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To: Chip McVickar who wrote (105)	5/13/1998 2:00:00 PM
From: X Y Zebra	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3536

Chip and SK, Thank you for your very interesting and informative discussion. I would like to add one more element to what you two have expressed, as follows: I can see the validity of both arguments, economic efficiency, and value of the quality of life. The added element is that the population at large NEEDS to become educated and involved in the different relevant processes, be this the legislative, regulatory and/or indeed manufacturing. Not only as consumers, but as true participants in giving an input as to how things will be shaped since indeed we will consume them. To the extent that "we the people" are indeed the market participants, and as such if we are informed, and involved, we could influence whatever is defined and allowed as "organic",(as an example). In other words, if the market demands that the goods be truly organic, without altering or modifying what the regulatory bodies defines as organic. Without such educated participation, it becomes a matter of who has the most resources and most able lobbyst. (in spite of the fact that later, we may regret it). In addition Chip's point in re: the movement to rural areas, is described in a book called "Boom Counties" by Jack Lessinger, PhD. In the this book Mr. Lessinger defines as "penturbia" certain properties away from the cities and indeed away from "suburbias" of years past, it identifies specific counties throughout the US where "growth" and increased values will take place. These areas very much resemble those towns that you both have described. In addition, the book talks about a new capitalism growing, defined as "caring capitalism", not so much based on "consumerism", but more based in the "quality of life" element that is plugged in the equation of demand/supply. Who will in the end influence the most, I personally do not know, but if we want the "caring capitalism" to play a more important role in our lives, we need to have higher education all around, and increase the level of involvement of the average, "we the people", in the political and regulatory process. In my opinion, the free market always wins, what we can influence is what, and how is that the free market will "demand". That can be achieved by a better informed, educated and involved participants. As with the EURO project..... It will be interesting seeing the way in which these events will unfold.