There is an article today in the little, local circular about a family here in Bloomington raising rabbits. They are referred to in the article as rabbit farmers.
It occurred to me that the law of moderation rules a civil and civilized world; what this entails is that humans are at their best, most original, most bright and happiest when their lives are an amalgamation of many competing, often conflicting interests.
City officials and inspectors must allow urban farming, urban beehives, urban possession of pecking domestic fowl, commercial gardens in big and small lots, etc. Many residential small businesses as possible should be allowed. Of course regard for mess, cleanliness, unsightliness, pollution, noise complaints, congestion, hours of operation unsightliness, etc. must all be dealt with and knocked into place by a reasonable mix of compromise, ordinance enforcement and gentleman's agreeing between reasonable disputants.
Farmers, forest-dwellers and ranchers should incorporate the best aspects of urban and suburban living into their rural lives. All would benefit, and this tumult of activity and experimenting will excit and benefit all.
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