https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/11/03/in-defense-of-strawberries-and-cream/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:29:00 -0400<![CDATA[What separates barbarism from civilization? About 96 hours without power, it turns out. The plight of a few New Yorkers left without food, fuel, or power &#8212; and increasingly without public services &#8212; has provided a cautionary tale into what happens when the infrastructure which supports 21st century megacities collapses. It shows what occurs when the design margin runs out. The signs in the disaster area abound. &#8220;Looters will be shot.&#8221; &#8220;Block proteced by Smith and Wesson.&#8221;]]>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:03:25 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/11/03/in-defense-of-strawberries-and-cream-n192167