Subject: Re: [permaculture] It's free on the web/ was question about PCDcourseprices
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 15:24:51 -0400
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....
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