This post was first published on our sister blog, At the Grassroots. As part of the project of moving Stirrings from below onto a different footing, with more posts looking at what can be done to change things in the here and now, I'm re-posting it here.
Just keep in mind that the adage, "whoever controls the food supply, controls the population", is only part of the story.
When a controlling person feels that they are losing control of a situation, they will resort to violence.
Don't neglect the need for physical defence.
To provide encouragement, know that the same thing is happening where I live in North Queensland Australia