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Entry: The Snare Of Progress Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/the_snare_of_progress#29350 Post contents: We are nearing a topic that concerns me greatly. Being from the western US, I come from a culture that has the outdoors as part of its bones . I, like Chilton Williamson, am a critical admirer of Edward Abbey. And yet, I find myself divided by the line spoken of in your essay. Progress is undefined here, but part of it does mean technology for me. Frankly, I fear for the health of my children without modern technology. And yet, I wish for them to be raised in a small community arena. The question then is can a societal structure exist that encourages technology while retaining the attachment to the Permanent Things? Starkly put, would I rather live in a village with caring neighbors whom I know and love and sometimes quarrel with but without running water or modern medicine or would I rather live in a suburban sprawl where I know for sure that medical care is available 24-7 for my child who will have medical difficulties for the rest of his life? Sent at: 2008 12 02