permaculture

[bmn@iglou.com]

Wow!  I am truly disheartened by what appears to be class warfare within 
the group.  Rather than see to furthering better ways of living, we're 
arguing about whether or not making money is inherently evil...or 
whether charging for services/work/products is gouging.  I live in KY, 
USA.  I'd kill for one of those opportunities to study near me...even 
for the $1000...and I am currently unemployed (have been for months).

Then the argument further fractions everyone through prejudice by adding 
perceived cultural evils (anarchists, gringo-euros, etc.). The 
name-calling and folks being overly sensitive to humor...or even ideas 
isn't very productive either.  Nobody needs a lecture from me....but are 
the writers REALLY sitting back and trying to understand each other 
before firing off?

Is it just me or does anyone else see this as really sad on this type of 
list?  The overreaction to the writings of several folks on BOTH sides 
of this issue seems odd to me.  Money is not inherently evil, and folks 
can do a lot of good with it.  Living in a hut and sharing everything 
CAN also be honorable and not just slacking.  Getting permaculture to 
people without money is a problem...but one folks have tried to solve in 
many cases.  Additionally, there is a large group of folks who might be 
on the path...or at least receptive towards the information.  Neither 
side will reach these people as long as folks go about damning everyone 
not fully agreeing with every thought they have.  If we truly care about 
the planet as a whole, we'll concern ourselves with action and 
involvement, and leave the warring to history.

...sorry for the addition to the tedium...maybe I shouldn't be 
shocked...but I am.

"Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing."
--Data (Star Trek, The Next Generation)

...I'll probably go to hell for watching TV though....