We have several nice communities here in Indianapolis (convieniently close to the worst parts of town and the ones in the rich communities usually own the companies the poor work in). I feel that I am blessed to have a roof over my head, food, and means to protect myself, but specifically, the means to provide this for myself. But I would be remissed in not telling others how I am reminded of the disparity between the rich and poor. One's wealth should be measured in thier comfort level with thier life, not with thier bank accounts. One should feel rich in seeing another sunrise, not how thier stocks are doing. One should feel blessed to breath yet another day, and not worry about that tiny nick on their Lincoln Navigator.
That being said...
Being a range officer in Indy, I see the rich and the poor at the range consistantly. The rich usually buy guns to compensate for, well, you know. The poor buy firearms to protect themselves, feed their families, etc. The rich are usually the ones bragging about that new case of ammunition, or being complemented about their new supressor, BUT are ALWAYS (yes, in my experience) the worst shooters on the line, using technology to compensate for lack of ability (not skill, ABILITY). I do not have rich neighbors, therefore, I would help them. But one of those on the hill in peril, I would only assist if it would prevent damage/sorrow in my community. That seems very degenerate of me, however, under the veneer of the society that is created through social contract is the will of humanity. This will is shaped by the experiences of those living in the society. Therefore, if I live in a Dekensian (spelling?) society, I will be forged into an instrument of rationality and survival instinct, not of generous good will and selflessness. I help people along the way when the SHTF, because mobility (not manning the ramparts) is my plan. The rich may feel disinterested at leaving their seats of power, therefore, mobility is not in their minds. I wont help besieged folks unless they are trying to G O O D.