Sunday, June 6, 2010

The "Freegan" Movement

"Freegans" eschew the use of money and simply move into abandoned properties, refusing to pay for rent. And in some cases, the authorities and the neighbors are on their side. According to the Wikipedia article on "Freeganism," it is estimated that there are about one billion squatters worldwide. And, according to this article, the United Nations says our leftovers could satisfy every single empty stomach in Africa.

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