Feedback on George F. Elmendorf's Idea For Mother's Research Center

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I agree vigorously with George Elmendorf's letter in MOTHER NO. 29. When the really bad times come, a survival-skilled community is much more likely to make it than a single-family homestead. Not only does cooperation enhance the chances of staying alive, but in an age of famine and violence such as we can expect, defense is of essential importance.

Therefore, I want to express my deepest interest in the community you suggest. I do not, however, have anything close to $10,000 ... nor does it appear that I ever shall. I'm 19 and married, with a little boy, and I can offer only hard work and dedication to any such project. Your consideration will be much appreciated.

K.H.
Texas

The concept of self-sufficiency, simple living, hard work and companionship of like-minded people is most encouraging, and the high cost of joining MOTHER's project would definitely separate the serious from the non-serious.

J. & P.
California

How about $1,000 plus cost of house? If we had $10,000 we'd have a farm already. Please keep the Research Center/mountain community possible for us little people, too. The project is an answer to our prayers.

R.P.
California

MOTHER people generally agree an a basic philosophy of living. Now lets pool green energy ($), intelligence and physical strength.

I've been thinking about some first steps, Could MOTHER possibly publish a list of the people who responded from California, so that a local chapter could be formed, basic questions answered and representatives elected to participate in the first conference?

Could MOTHER open a charge account so that interested persons could meet the administrative expenses of coordinating the project?

Could each of us be in a position shortly to put a $3,000 commitment in escrow?

My mind is with the community already, and although it's going to be hard to come up with $10,000, the incentive will see me through my irrelevant nine-to five drudgery and I'll be there!

R.L.
California

If the Big Plan becomes really big, we would most certainly like to be part of it and would do anything and everything to come up with the $1 0,000-plus.

S. & D.
Delaware

George Elmendorf's idea sounds like just what we've been looking for. Please put us on the list. As soon as you need the $10,000 we'll send it in.

T. & A.
New York

To ask $10,000 for two to five acres is outrageous. Even here in the Corn Belt-where there's some of the best soil in the country-land doesn't cost that much. If you really wanted to start an alternative community, MOTHER, you would sell (not lease) the acreage for its true value.

Another point; How much land will you need to food 1,000 families? You must have wheat for your broad, and other grain crops such as corn or oats to nourish your egg and milk producers. And what about the people who want to heat with wood? Where will that come from? The fact is that five acres is not enough for self-sufficiency ... and besides, your Center sounds as crowded as any suburb. You should sell the land in 20, 30 or 40-acre parcels so families could really be self-sustaining.

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