- One functional definition of slavery, serfdom or economic
domination could be the ability to so utterly dominate and control an individuals
or groups choice so that they would ultimately act irresponsibly against
their own self interests and those around them. Ultimately life is defined
on the ability of an individual to derive basic support from their local
environments. The bedrock of freedom rests on the ability to
act responsibly and in accordance with the laws of nature. The fundamentals
required for survival depend on the necessities of having access to shelter,
food and water. A social group so organized would have little incentive
to participate in their own self destruction. Historically most wars and
population disruptions have been based on displacing individuals
from the land. The undercurrents as discussed in the numerous articles
posted on this website, basically talk about so economically dominating
a population as to deny them any choices at all. In essence, to control
their lives is tantamount to denying them freedom and to ultimately to
undermine their fundamental right to life.
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- The drive towards globalization and the centralization
of responsibility for the welfare of citizens on the beneficence of government,
may put communities at peril. I have worked in disaster preparedness programs
and apart from the platitudes passed around, there is little
effort to provide for the basic needs of any small communities. There is
no attention paid to the stockpiling of basic fundamentals such as water
or food, let alone shelter, as was readily witnessed in the Katrina tragedy.
Money is received into taxes, civil servants are paid, but there is little
concern or awareness for long term planning to sustain a community in times
of crisis. Communities are seldom engaged in developing their
own preparedness strategies. How democratic is that? What if
there were a referendum to allocate an underground storage facility of
between 5000 to 10000 gallons for every 500 citizens in a community? This
could be in the form of an underground cistern or storage tank, which are
readily available for storing gasoline. This could be one possibility for
a community to focus on
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- Another aspect is the ability for a community to have
enough food on hand to feed its own population. Currently the methodologies
of stock piling depend on using produce from other area which in and of
itself may not be fresh. Also in times of emergencies or disruptions, it
might be difficult to deliver goods to a particular region. What is a community
to do in that particular set of circumstances? The current models of agricultural
development and production are dependent on the decentralization of community
control. Also the ability of particular regions to grow crops is heavily
dependent on surface agriculture methods, which are weather dependent;
utilize inordinate amounts of energy, land and pesticides. The current
trend in agriculture is to produce genetic variation in the plants so that
production can proceed against adverse environmental influences. This whole
scenario depends on surface agriculture controlling vast expanses of land
and resources that is heavily dependent on keeping farmers and communities
in debt in order to survive and to be productive. The selective utilization
of government subsidies also heavily biases' crop production in a given
region.
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- What if a small to medium sized community could be self
sufficient and produce its own types of crops and vegetation, enough to
provide for a local community in areas of the country that would normally
be considered to be unsuited for agricultural production at any time of
year. What if a community could enter into a cooperative effort that could
provide for continuous production of organic foods all year round. What
sort of community would that be?
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- Aguaponic production provides for the possibility of
crop production that can be maintained indefinitely with a minimal overutilization
of the environment and resources. Presently the current methodologies require
a large investiture in resources and land to sustain such a venture. In
northern climates green house environments are maintained but these are
not necessarily energy efficient and practical for small communities.
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- In the west there is much no arable land that is deemed
too cold to be of any benefit in crop production. What if the approach
was the problem? The western part of the US has access to geothermal sources
of heat and energy that is not available to other parts of the country.
Additionally utilizing a subterrian approach, one can instantly glean many
benefits and advantages which would not be available utilizing a surface
approach to crop production. Amongst these are the fact that underground
structures tend to maintain a stable temperature if they are situated from
3-5 feet below the surface. Being in ground such a structure would be well
insulated and would require a minimal amount of energy to keep the structure
heated. Currently there are heat exchange apparatus which
use reverse refrigeration technologies which do not depend on fossil fuels
to generate heat which could be readily adapted to a local situation. Another
consideration is that such a facility could be structured vertically to
compensate for an expenditure of surface area and be as productive. An
Aguaponic production facility would not be dependent on the variables of
weather, so that one could ideally grow lettuce in Montana in the winter. There
would be a minimal problem with pests and the use of pesticides. A subterrian
approach would also spare the surface environment from continuous overutilization
and pollution and allow it to regenerate and provide for the support of
other life forms. Aguaponic approaches utilize less fertilizer to maintain
the growth of plants given this unique approach to growing them. Aguaponics
could be utilized to grow most small fruits, i.e. berries of various types.
Additionally Aguaponic approaches are suitable for most vegetable production
including tuberous vegetables, including carrots, beets, onions, potatoes
etc. Aguaponic approaches can be utilized for many herbs and indeed plankton
and other single cell phytorganisms which incidentally are the main food
source for whales.
- Another benefit that such a facility could produce employment
for its citizens, dedicated to the welfare and sustainability of the whole
community.
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- Communities so dedicated to the responsible care of their
citizens and the environment would be espousing the highest principles
of freedom and Christian charity, that of providing for each other and
the creation.
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- Awareness of the times also offers individuals the opportunity
to act responsibly and from a place of charity and in support of communities
and the environment which provides the bedrock upon which life is framed.
One can always be a witness but the deeper yearnings of the soul should
be to give his brother a cup of water. Indifference only breeds indifference.
One reaps what they sow! A nation so dedicated in the times
of crisis will only reap the benefit of indifference. Communities dedicated
to the welfare of their communities, through providing for, the creation
of sustainable resources and the sharing of basic resources, based on principles
of charity and responsible action espouse the highest principles of freedom.
To save a man from slavery is to allow him to share. A warrior fights in
vain if he has no home to return to. These times are challenging but they
provide great opportunities as well.
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- Sincerely
- G. Goldberg, MD
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- Author: "Would you put your head in a microwave
oven"
- "To
bee or not to bee"
- "Emf and autism"
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- Glgmd32@hotmail.com
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- Gerald Goldberg, MD
- www.naturalcures4microwaveradillness.com
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