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[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 35 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

The constant need for growth really bothers me. I live in a rural area. People move here because it's natural and quiet and cost of living is low. Then they complain that there is no Target and no Chik Fila and not enough jobs. The board of supervisors is full of developers. Once they finish building out the county we will be just like every other suburban hell.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Not just the constant need for that sort of growth. In our late-stage capitalist society, companies are expected to make more profit than last year every single year. As if that is somehow sustainable.

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Exactly, that is a ridiculous, anti-consumer and anti-environment standard.

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