swarming in the hood today

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If you ever saw the organization "system" used at our house you wouldn't think that we could possibly find the camera and charge batteries in 30 minutes!

But in truth, many in rural Puna do not have the money to own things like video cameras. If you mapped out the places that get the brunt of GH and did an income overlay it would probably show a pretty good correlation between the frequency of a neighborhood being harassed and low income levels. This may be because poor people are more likely to: A) live in remote rural areas, and B) take the risk of growing pot as a way to make some money, but it could also explain why no pictures have been taken of what many of us have seen. In addition, it may be that middle class video camera owners don't want to risk picking a fight with the "authorities" because they actually have a lot to lose. I am a law abiding educator and I wouldn't go public with footage like that for fear of becoming the target of a witch hunt. It would be a fruitless witch hunt, but could make my life very unpleasant for the duration.

Carol