Thursday Night at the Fights

[H2O Man]

9. Good points. Thanks.

One of the names this group calls me is a "collectivist." I understand that they consider it an insult, but that isn't the reason why I prefer "communalist." And I do recognize the irony in that, as I tend to be a recluse/ hermit by nature. Yet, I do believe in community rights and responsibilities.

I'm also big on individual rights and responsibilities, as well. I have no general interest in what other people do on their own property. But since fracking can and does poison the common water supply, it is fair to request that individuals refrain from such a risky practice.

Those in the "land-owners" pro-fracking movement are, of course, hoping to score big, and become wealthy. And I do understand that ....we all have bills to pay. I don't attempt to reduce their humanity, or identify them as "the enemy." (I am comfortable in identifying, say, Dick Cheney and his ilk as the enemy.)