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Kat's avatar

This has my head spinning, but in all the right ways! I’m going to be thinking about this for days. I tend to believe that those who own the most land came about it through improper means. I don’t own much, but value what I have. I purchased my first land (a small parcel) last December, so property rights are suddenly important to me. I want to commune with my earth (hopeful that it wants to be mine and that I can keep it) and learn every inch of it. I wish I knew it’s whole history. I’ve been surprised by peony bushes and other annuals, which, when you buy in the winter, you weren’t aware you purchased. My push lawnmower is woefully inadequate and mowing consumed my entire Saturday (which was great, actually). I am tempted to trespass into the woods to find morel mushrooms. Also, my city has been going through a massive and emotionally raw up zoning debate. So, your essay is so relevant (and, as always, gorgeously written). It’s important to remember that property rights have been a problem historically instead of assuming that less people meant ample land. Thank you for reminding me!

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CharleyCarp's avatar

Whatever it is that is wrong with white women is a whole lot wronger with white men. Drunk on white supremacy is part of it. Although drunk isn't even the right word. Marinated. Suffused. Besotted. Stained to the core. There might be 300 words for how unapologetically dominant white supremacy has become in white society.

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