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Californian contemplating relocation to BC
Hi,
I am currently living near Ukiah, CA, and am thinking about moving to BC. I am worried about the current regime in our executive branch of government turning into an Orwellian nightmare. I would assume that Canadians are further away from being dominated by Big Brother than we Americans, but you have recently elected some right-wingish conservatives. I simply wish to live sustainably off the grid and grow all of my own food. The US has a law stating it can confiscate agricultural land and equipment during times of "emergency". I would hate to have my years of hard work taken away. How many of you think I'd be better off in BC? Thanks for your input.
Namaste,
Shawn
Let's Live Local - A Post Carbon Outpost in Pine Mountain, California
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March 2nd, 2007
BC relocation
Hey, Shawn -
I recently moved up here from California, for the same reason you are thinking of. I am not ready to settle on one spot of land yet, purely for financial reasons, however, I am glad I made the move up here. The US government was (and had been for too long) creeping me out. Food security is, of course, pretty much an issue anywhere you might go, so if you are in a position to get off the grid and become self-sufficient, that's fabulous.
BC is nice in that there is still very much a West Coast energy vibe, but without the blatantly, over-the-top, creepy government. I have found more people are paying attention up here to important issues than people were in California, but then again, maybe that is just because of the people I am spending time with. Who knows?
I can't say too much more than that, since I haven't been up here that long yet, but I wish you luck in making the necessary decisions.
All the best,
Susanna