The problem of refugees

[Tibbs735]

As an overpopulated island, we are very dependent on foreign imports of oil, food, consumer goods etc, as I'm sure you all know. So if for whatever reason there is some kind of profound societal collapse or change in a bad way, we can expect to take some massive steps backwards.

What we would most likely end up with is a mix of sustenance farming with some modern techniques thrown in; growing food to stay alive in the long run, but with some access to tractors, diminishing supplies of fertilizers.

The population would shrink until it could support itself, a die-off of millions of people. They will not simply lay down and die. The suburbanites, the Vicky Pollards, the welfare nation, most city dwellers, would rapidly become refugees because there is no niche they can fill, or help scheme for them to occupy.

So, this is the scenario.
You are all bugged out, squared away etc. Most likely a rural setup, with a few acres of garden, all your preps and skills. Most likely a few other people too, like family and like minded individuals ready to have a stab a surviving the harsh Darwinism we as a society have been shielded from for so long.

One afternoon, the dog starts barking. Down the road, still about a mile away, there is a large, sad looking group of above mentioned individuals. They have children, shopping carts of meager belongings and desperation. They have not noticed you yet.

What do you do?
Do you attempt to drive them away, but risk them returning at night? Do nothing, but watch as they strip you garden and break down your door? Do you open fire?

Britain is very densely populated, so wherever you are, you are likely to face this situation at some point or another.