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The militant NIMBY citizens continue to wreak havoc on the homeless population through a series of knee jerk reactions. The cities push them out, the rural people do not want them, and the government tends to incarcerate the people. What other options do the people have in the current situation...

I see the metallic pickers around my area all the time for cans. I suppose the temperature in an area could correlate with the prevalence or absence of the collectors in an area.

I have heard in my research about the presence of inexpensive flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program for the homeowners in flood prone areas. How does, or could, the subsidized flood insurance help the current situation? The last major flood event that caught national...

A potential interpretation of the story as it applies in our society includes the fact that the corporations, and the government itself, often promotes the lies, envy, anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, and inferiority among the population through the continual input of media and social...

What other types of similarities or differences can you think between the mobile dwellers and the pioneers of the American West in the 1800's? A few ideas on the topic remain encapsulated in the essay beneath the brief introduction.      The pioneers existed in the period between the founding...

I have to agree about the elevation and the distance from large bodies of water having a huge impact on the temperature of a location. The mountains, for example, in my area have significantly cooler temperatures than the surrounding areas (approximately 3000 - 6000 feet in the mountains and...

The current strategy for myself involves the acquisition of adequate financial resources to tackle the largest start-up costs for the program. I know the largest financial barrier into the lifestyle involves a vehicle. The fact that some people do not have another choice except to dwell in a...

^In addendum towards the above post. I found a particular quote that states the point in an exquisite manner. "Once you label me, you negate me" Søren Kierkegaard

I also recently reached a milestone in my life, and I did not feel much of anything in regards to happiness or sadness. I suppose the best method remains to move towards the next goal that a person feels important. I do not think the achievement of a goal changes the person, but the experiences...

The issue appears to involve the conservation of resources or the reduction of risk before the action. The proper method to determine the correct course of action involves the careful analysis of the costs and the potential sources of income. I do not understand the desire to label the other...

I would hold a major concern for viability of the project because of zoning ordinances. The local government might hold minimum square footage requirements for the primary habitable structure on a property. How would the green waste disposal jive with the local laws on septic systems? The...

What science fiction books that you have read (recently or in the past) would you recommend for others that maintain a interest in this genre? I have read Hellstrom's Hive by Frank Herbert, the Destination: Void series, the Dune Series, and The Mars Triology.

@bitty I think you can mint a new acroynm: RSD = Really Stupid Drivers :D .

@bindi&us I concur with the assessment that the number of technically homeless people in that area continues to grow within this time period. :rolleyes: Why do I have such a difficult time maintaining a postive attitude towards these people?

That van has a futuristic appearance . . .

@Almost There These descriptions bring to mind unpleasant stereotypes of "tree-hugger" and other potentially derogatory statements. I hope this intial impression remains incorrect about your personality. I guess you have "Dreams of Greenery" (which remain lacking in this region) :) .

I remain absolutely certain that $600 dollars per month, even in a vehicle, remains untenable in this area because of the high price of goods. This might remain possible in other areas with lower living costs than Los Angeles.

I agree with the above statment because it appears that the standards of this society often dictate that working people refrain from any activity that does not net a profit.

I do not plan to invoke the anger of a moderator, but I simply want to respond towards the post of 66788. I remain under the age of 50 at this time. The verb assume means to make a claim without evidence while presume means to produce a claim with the support of probability. The word "Your" has...

I was walking through steady rainshowers today, and this prompted a thought for the mobile living community. Since mobile living often involves adapting with different climates and limited storage, what methods can a mobile dweller employ to keep socks and feet dry while they remain in the...