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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
I searched the forum and did not find anything about this discussed yet.
If this is a commonly known community, I admit, I did not know about them until now. Lasqueti Island off the West coast has no electricity, natural gas heating or running water. Its residents literally live "off the grid". They are no slum-dogs either – very high average education level. No government too.
After reading the articles and watching videos, I am not sure how I feel about their way of life. On the one hand, it is very interesting to see that people are willing and capable to set an example by giving away a lot of modern conveniences in exchange for natural serenity and self-sufficiency. On the other - it almost seems a bit fake and show-off'ish. A vacation cabin by some Calgary owner did not seem too chubby at all. How does this community contribute to the society? Would they stay their way and not call 911 in case of a medical, fire or police emergency? Your thoughts?
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They pay their taxes like everyone else, that land ain't free.