Many interesting thoughts in this thread. I can't live the life I might wish for, so why would I care if anyone else can't, either? All we can do is the best we can.
Crowded? Why is it when there are more and more wild animals, it is good but if it is people, it is bad?
I just got back from Germany a few weeks ago. The country is fairly crowded compared to the United States. Yet, when you drive through the countryside (carefully obeying the posted speed limits), there is a great deal of open space, though not exactly public space. But their little villages are pretty tight. We tend to have sprawling communities so you can have a big lot for your house, be it big or little. Who has the better idea?
Now, about Dick Proeneke: see the following post. Some people don't read real long posts.
Crowded? Why is it when there are more and more wild animals, it is good but if it is people, it is bad?
I just got back from Germany a few weeks ago. The country is fairly crowded compared to the United States. Yet, when you drive through the countryside (carefully obeying the posted speed limits), there is a great deal of open space, though not exactly public space. But their little villages are pretty tight. We tend to have sprawling communities so you can have a big lot for your house, be it big or little. Who has the better idea?
Now, about Dick Proeneke: see the following post. Some people don't read real long posts.