permaculture

[Lee Flier <leeflier@comcast.net>]

 I don't think that anyone's said either of those things.  I think 
rather that some of us feel permaculture is capable of reaching people 
who are today incompatible with it, and/or at least minimizing some of 
the damage they can do.  I would prefer that we weren't there at all, 
but since we are, I do think we can have a positive impact on what 
actually happens there.

I certainly agree with you about the impact of western agriculture on 
Afghanistan and other areas, but this is certainly not something that's 
exclusive to places that have been occupied by our military.  The 
agribiz companies have a foothold in pretty much every developing 
country whether the military is there or not, and often use those 
countries' own military to enforce contracts.  I actually have much more 
faith in the idea of teaching permaculture to our military and other 
members of our government than ever convincing an executive at Monsanto 
to change their ways.

So... just because someone doesn't agree with your point of view on this 
issue doesn't mean they're implying that permaculture is politically 
neutral or compatible with imperialism.

On 8/18/2010 7:52 PM, Patrick wrote:
> I’ll slander anyone who speaks as though permaculture is
> politically neutral&/or compatible with imperialism. Honesty and
> self-criticism in our communities is essential.