I was sent this article today in an e-mail. It was in the "Economist". This is not new to me but what I'm referring to is the comments.

A few points were brought up. One has to do with the exploding population. I fear that this is a no brainer as a source of problems but "the solution" is not possible for this. Extermination? Governmental regulation of birth control? No. This problem will take care of itself over time. Nature has a way. You realize of course nature is not limited to planet earth. There is no reason for Nature to favor Earth. Only Mother Earth favors earth.

Another comment has to do with nuclear power as a solution for energy needs. Someone refers to a "luddite aversion" to nuclear power. I don't think my aversion to nuclear power is of a luddite nature and I will confess that I am in a "hmm" phase in whether or not to embrace a nuclear solution. I mean, the new generation nuclear power plants (you know, the ones that theoretically could work) could be an answer to supplying energy needs, providing hydrogen for hydrogen powered cars so we can still get around like we always do, and not contribute to climate change. And since they're so many people what matters about the people who live near nuclear power plants that will have cancer and birth defects. I mean, in the greater scheme of things it's not that many people. Hmm? How many nuclear power plants do we have in Illinois?

Okay. Do you see my satire here?

Really. Talk about infrastructure. We really need to rebuild the nuclear power plants in use now, and we really need to get rid of the waste. In the best of worlds I'd say patch up existing nuclear power plants as best as possible while converting to renewables with the goal to get rid of nuclear. But this is not the best of worlds and people are not in control of government. Corporations are. Corporations are not human. So what to do?

My solution? 6 mile communities. Self-supporting, Self-sustaining communities. Not much can be done about the air, (quit that damn leaf burning. Your kids already have asthma! Make a compost pile!) Make a community food garden and dig a well.

We have townships in Illinois. 36 mile plotted townships with government already up and running.