Good points, all. With regard to the propensity of the public to hold the military in such high regard, it has always been that way as far as I know between a nation’s populace and its warriors, likely from even the pre-history period. I read an article some years ago on this subject – public adoration of their “warrior class” – that I found interesting and thought provoking from a societal perspective. The author surmised that in the US, it’s warrior class includes active military, public safety, and professional athletes. There may be some validity to the author’s claims when one considers the overall high public regard for those in these occupations today.
The wealthy, at least some of them, have certainly taken the necessary precautions regarding emergency preparedness and built for themselves and their families well-provisioned safe retreats. I would have as well if I could have afforded it! But as they are hunkered down while the big die off occurs, exactly who will they be in charge of when its over? If they can afford a full-time security detail, remember…. those security personnel have families, too. What would stop the security detail from just taking it all over…. human nature being what it is? As DB can probably attest to, the best laid battle plan seldom survives the first contact with the enemy. I suspect if our fears come to fruition, those who are starving will find the means to root out some of the hunkered down wealthy!