06-24-2008, 09:38 AM
quote:No doubt. And I congratulate you, Fitz, for putting your finger on one of the true underlying problems, lack of community and alienation from our neighbors, which leads to so many other difficulties like homelessness, addiction, etc. Extended family (ohana) and the support which comes from a true ohana, is the start and the foundation of community. If I can't rely on my mom and dad and my grandmother and my uncle to help me out when I'm in trouble, how can I possibly expect my neighbor to help me? Or the guy three blocks away?
Originally posted by JWFITZ
...Community spirit at its core is "focusing" on the problems people face, and attempting to ameliorate them...
Aloha! ;-)
Aloha! ;-)