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In my other posts, I've discussed the premise of self-sufficiency, and I believe that while the debate is a complex one, a key component of it is the way in which those in power approach the issue of food.

For example, the economy of smallholdings in African countries such as Kenya has recently exploded, meaning that produce is air-freighted across the world, but how much of the produce from the farm do the occupants receive? Personally I have no idea but I presume that the income gained from exporting the food far outweighs the benefits of keeping it to eat, and this relates back to my locality, and indeed the United Kingdom as a wh***.

Where there are plenty of spaces that could be used for agriculture and small holdings within cities, greedy businessmen are making a profit from hoarding land so that it increases in value. I appreciate that we have a housing crisis, and that the space should possibly be used for housing, but is this justifiable if we can't responsibly provide food for those who are living in the housing?

Originally from the Fens, I'm well aware of the agricultural situation in England, and the fact that large supermarkets and companies are driving farmers into the ground, trying to charge as little as possible for their goods. Is this morally right ?

I think community values and unity would be strengthened by developing areas for their own benefit, drawing them together in a common cause, and bringing a sense of virtue to those that live a self-sufficient lifestyle.

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Comment by Nick Heyming on March 18, 2010 at 4:33pm
Thank God we're in the midst of a massive relocalization...
Comment by Heather Simmons on March 18, 2010 at 11:02pm
I like your last sentence the most. Creating a self-sufficient lifestyle in conjunction with the community will be one of the keys to creating long-term sustainability.

And in regards to people and politicians - people do come first. Politicians are our elected representatives (in most democracies) but sometimes our representatives don't always represent us effectively and that's when it's our job to step in and become an advocate for our cause(s). We can't rely on our politicians to do everything for us.
Comment by E B on March 20, 2010 at 7:51pm
I think the two come at the same time, no ordering.
Comment by Adam Sunman on March 20, 2010 at 9:17pm
is that because you are trying to be left wing, or do you have reasoning?
Comment by E B on March 20, 2010 at 9:19pm
I mean without people, there is no politics. And surely without politics there is no people.
Comment by Adam Sunman on March 20, 2010 at 9:25pm
thanks for clarifying. good to see we have a range of views on here....

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