The article in question might be the case of a writer not knowing what he is talking about, and speaking more from personal prejudices than from a position of knowledge.
What is argued is that “homesteaders” or others who live ‘off the grid’, that being highly self-sufficient and rather low-tech, are a drain on society as it is alleged that they frequently take advantage of social services and the other things modernity provides without contributing anything of value to society.
It’s a poor argument that is riddled with errors – containing only a bit of truth. What is the author’s motivation? Difficult to say. Perhaps he has a prejudice against those he sees as “country bumpkins.” Or maybe he was just lazy when it came to researching this topic. In any event, he misses the mark more often than he hits it.
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Tony Ray, they are not worth the effort! They believe the lies and will never do any REAL research, but just believe what they are told.
B******t! I’ve been off grid for over a year now, took a little getting used to but I am happy I did! The electric company told me that I would have to pay $5000 before they would install my electricity, that was about 8 years ago, probably a LOT more now, so for about the same amount I went solar.
Oh yea, I also pay a TON of taxes because I’m single with 0 dependents. I have NEVER been on public assistance, nor has anybody in my family.
What does Trump have to do with this? I’m off grid and an avid Trump supporter.
That makes as much sense as becoming a Democrat!!!
Yvonna Kandelac give him a weapon tell him to walk into a closet and do the right thing
Never heard of a “self-reliant”, “Moocher”. Good one.
Crazys
They don’t mooch and i would bet money they will and could out live the ones that can’t live without heat and air and have to go to the grocery stores everyday
forbes are ifiots