I answered it with Thatcher's words--"There is no such thing as society" ie individuals should come first and to hell with the rest. The panic buying mentality. Does the "pacifist" reference mean you would expect violence to be the acceptable response at a time of shortage? I think I understand your mentality now and we can agree to differ.
I note you would be quite happy for Prince Charles and Camilla to push your lass back in the queue. Does your lass know this ?