tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211819383585644814.post991733000578017465..comments2023-05-08T03:28:54.959-07:00Comments on Sawdust Action: SquattingMonkey Wrenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05342237762603574674noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211819383585644814.post-3938558690562505782009-04-11T08:20:00.000-07:002009-04-11T08:20:00.000-07:00What a wonderful and thoughtful comment. Indeed, t...What a wonderful and thoughtful comment. Indeed, the homeless deserve our respect and empathy, and that goes for those who live the vagabond life by choice and by circumstance.<BR/><BR/>Squatting can be a wonderful means of finding a haven away from the constriction of leases, rent, etc. Don't be fooled, some squats charge rent!! EAR Squat in North Carolina used to charge $2.00 a week before it got closed down, but this was to buy food for the vast number of people that they accepted under their roof. <BR/><BR/>Squatting is an alternative way of living, and can be enjoyable, fun, productive and meaningful. As I said, Squats are a great example of how non-coercive, self-organized labor can work for the benefit of all. <BR/><BR/>And indeed, life is too short to waste on consumption alone!!<BR/><BR/>Very thoughtful, I thank you very much for your words.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>WrenchMonkey Wrenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05342237762603574674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211819383585644814.post-21698453397802776792009-04-10T23:59:00.000-07:002009-04-10T23:59:00.000-07:00Due to my money problems I have been imagining wh...Due to my money problems I have been imagining what it would be like to be homeless. Images of being cold, hungry and scared fill my mind. I have never heard squatting put in such a positive light. I have to admit that even I have assumed that squatters meant a soon to be dilapidated dwelling. I've never heard of homeless people fixing up the joint. How I wish that I could find a safe and comfortable house no one wanted and slowly fix it up.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for giving me a new perspective. I know that homeless people deserve respect. I've meet people who were homeless my choice and seemed full of joy and peace. That's better than working 9 to 9 and coming home to a forecloser notice. Life is too short to waste on consumption alone.3Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414793921515206903noreply@blogger.com