There're always many alternatives, and then it's on us to recognize them, chose and take a decision. They had alternatives back then as we do have today, and yes, the one you mention was valid then as today. Sure is today it's easier than ever to move around.

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The Bankers' Depression of the 1930's

say what you want, but that was tough, these poor people didn't have an alternative, now we do. Also I think when the SHTF you have no choice but move back to nature, fish, hunt grow your own food. They got stiffed, that's a lesson for us all... 