05-12-2013, 05:28 AM
Its the 'Tragedy Of The Commons'. The "common" areas with the fruit trees and vegetable gardens would not be owned by any one person. They would be owned by "everyone" (the government). Loads of people would line up for the harvests, but few would be there for the day to day maintenance that would be essential for the well being of the project. Look for LOTS of enthusiasm during the first few months, but rest assured that it would wane rather quickly. "Force" those on government assistance to work the fields? You gotta be kidding. How fast would the ACLU be on the scene?
The American Colonists tried keeping the land "in Commons" their first year and many starved to death. The following year, land was given to individuals who either worked their fields and had food to eat or didn't work and went hungry.
Humans are only human.
-Veritas odium parit”(Terence 195–159 BC))-"Truth begets hatred".
The American Colonists tried keeping the land "in Commons" their first year and many starved to death. The following year, land was given to individuals who either worked their fields and had food to eat or didn't work and went hungry.
Humans are only human.
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Originally posted by David M
JMHO of course, but I see no reason why most county and state parcels shouldn't also be food producing, tended of course by those that benefit. Done right, we wouldn't need food banks, soup kitchens, or the extent of SNAP, but then it would involve a degree of responsibility more than holding your hand out.
David
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-Veritas odium parit”(Terence 195–159 BC))-"Truth begets hatred".
-Veritas odium parit”(Terence 195–159 BC))-"Truth begets hatred".