Re: [Paddlewise] Public beaches - was Saturation Point

Bruce:

You have stated that socialist Scandinavian countries are not democracies.  This
is not true.

You have stated that the right of the commons is contrary to capitalism and
democracy.  This is not true.

You have equated capitalism with democracy.  This is not true.

You have equated capitalism with environmental protection.  This is not true.

You asked if you have missed the point again.  This is true.  You have missed
many basic facts, and have denigrated other fine nations through McCarthyesque
rhetoric.

Cheers,
Richard Culpeper

Outfit3029_at_aol.com wrote:

> Paddlewisers, the "common man's right" is a nice concept, however, aren't the
> Scandinavian countries socialist nations?  Blessed as we are in this, the
> greatest of all lands, I doubt that the majority would forget democracy and
> capitalism in order to secure better access to paddling and camping spots.
>  Let me add, if I may, the reason that I feel we live in "the greatest of all
> lands" is because of the land.  We have diversity and resources that you just
> don't find packed into any other comparably sized area.  This is our wealth
> as a nation.  This is our duty, to protect it for future generations.  That
> was the heart of "Saturation Point," searching for viable measures to attain
> sustainability.  Not exclusionism or elitism.  Or, did I miss the point
> again.  Sometimes the flat screen does not project the emotion of a topic.  I
> could read plenty of emotion in "Saturation Point."  I hope that someone can
> distill the posts and perhaps we as paddlers (hikers, bikers and nature
> likers) can help to develop an ethic for "Ecotourism" promoters that
> protects, promotes and educates.
>  Bruce
>  Whole Earth Outfitters
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