Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: The "ideology" thing

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As a prospective cohousing member, I find this discussion critical to  
my decision-making. I've read many things about cohousing but none has  
brought home to me the need for freedom of speech and opinion like  
this discussion about crossing a picket line.

Like all things in life, it isn't a two-sided thing but a multi- 
faceted issue: money lost to the organization, supporting a fight  
against injustice, acknowledging the part unions have played in our  
current lifestyles, adding to increased corporate power, and on and on.

I find that certain of these issues take precedence as a union member.  
It is important to know the history, to be aware of current labor  
situations, and to acknowledge the economic shift that occurs when  
groups of people get together to improve their lives---whether that is  
with cohousing or in a union.

Cohousing members are a union of sorts, working to find better ways to  
handle some of life's problems.

I don't have any easy answers --this isn't black and white, yes or no-- 
just like real life.  Good luck with the decision-making. I hope some  
folks honor the picket line while supporting the National CoHo  
organization.

And, I know a grand lesson has been learned here by many. The next  
time you sit back and relax on a Saturday, thank a union member for  
the weekend.

Cecile

seaseal [at] got.net

Coming together is a beginning,
staying together is a process, and
working together is a success.