permaculture

[Martin Naylor <martinwnaylor@yahoo.com.au>]

Hi
  Except the solution to this problem is simple.
  A complete change in Human relationships is the only thing required
  and the only thing stoping it is the individual, you do not need anyone to 
tell you what is right or wrong, you know all that is required is action on 
the part of the individual
   
  the new erea is here and now and permaculture is a prime eg of an 
agricultral change in humans relationship with the land that has to occur
   
  Martin 

John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
  Aloha,

> Just wondering - are mass media reports about Mad Cow disease, Avian
> Flu, or global warming any different from reports about weapons of
> mass destruction in Iraq? How can the average person discern what
> threats to society at large are real enough to warrant imposition of
> controls on individuals, businesses, or segments of society?

I think what's important here is to recognize that the true "problems" 
are not being identified, so the "solutions" proposed, whether realistic 
or draconian, are not likely to work anyhow. They are a distraction 
regardless of if they're intentional misinformation or hysteria or very 
real.

What are the real *causes* of mad cow risk increase, what really 
increases the risk of avian flu among domestic poultry, etc. etc.?

Could it have something to do with how we house, raise, feed, slaughter 
etc. these animals using mass-monoculture/industrial models (for just 
one example)?

Permaculture teaches us to look at larger systems; to look at 
connections and relations; to not be blinded by a single and/or overly 
simplistic view of "problems" and "solutions."

hi ho,
John S.

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