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Is Living Off the Grid now a Crime?
Off-grid Survival ^ | 10/17/22 | Robert Richardson

Posted on 10/30/2022 11:38:37 AM PDT by Duke C.

Depending on where you live, and exactly what you decide to live in, the answer could be yes. In fact, a growing number of city and county zoning agencies around the world are implementing ordinances to crack down on off-grid living, in many cases making it a crime.

Over the years we’ve covered numerous examples of how government officials from around the world have been systematically targeting those who choose to live an off the grid lifestyle.

From targeting self-reliant homeowners with antiquated zoning laws and regulations to forming special zoning boards that are designed to force people back onto the grid, there seems to be a war against self-reliance, and sadly it seems like the government in many cases is winning.

(Excerpt) Read more at offgridsurvival.com ...


TOPICS: Gardening; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: independent; offgrid
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1 posted on 10/30/2022 11:38:37 AM PDT by Duke C.
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To: Duke C.

Ask Ted Kaczynski.


2 posted on 10/30/2022 11:40:57 AM PDT by MrHead (“We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.” ~ Ayn Rand)
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To: Duke C.

We’ve turned the corner where not having a tracking device (i.e. a smartphone) is seen as problematic. Going off the grid doesn’t require a declaration. Just do it.


3 posted on 10/30/2022 11:42:16 AM PDT by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: Duke C.

So it’s laudable to be homeless being a nuisance and detriment to a community, but against the law to independently live off the grid, minding your own business.


4 posted on 10/30/2022 11:45:27 AM PDT by BelleAl (Proud to be a member of the party of NO! NO more deficit spending and government control!)
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To: Duke C.

I believe this was another UN thing.


5 posted on 10/30/2022 11:45:45 AM PDT by Skywise
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To: rarestia

My current gas, electricity and water bills all have monthly connection fees even if I don’t use their services. They would probably fightme going off the grid and disconnecting entirely.


6 posted on 10/30/2022 11:45:56 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (The government sees you as either livestock or pet. If things get bad they will eat their pets too.)
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To: rarestia

Not too long ago an asshat with the Fed said in relation to digital currency that a job of banks is to make sure all transactions have verified IDs ... which is NOT the basic function of any bank.


7 posted on 10/30/2022 11:50:16 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Duke C.

The left can’t allow even ONE person to live without government control and taxes.


8 posted on 10/30/2022 11:54:31 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Our news media isn't worth camel spit. Neither is the democrat party. )
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To: Duke C.

You will not be independent from your Luciferian globalist demi gods. You will submit and obey.


9 posted on 10/30/2022 11:55:40 AM PDT by WKUHilltopper
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To: Duke C.

The homeless hit hardest. Wait they are exempt.


10 posted on 10/30/2022 11:58:00 AM PDT by usurper
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To: KarlInOhio
My current gas, electricity and water bills all have monthly connection fees even if I don’t use their services. They would probably fightme going off the grid and disconnecting entirely.

No. People do it all the time when they are selling their house. Also, some snowbirds here in Arizona do it off-season.
11 posted on 10/30/2022 11:58:36 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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To: WKUHilltopper

“You will not be independent from your Luciferian globalist demi gods. You will submit and obey.”

No I won’t.


12 posted on 10/30/2022 12:04:14 PM PDT by chuckb87
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To: Duke C.

The article is lacking in specifics, because it’s bunk. An off-grid solar power plant can be built, permitted and inspected. A report for a good water well can be sent to the relevant state office. Your property can be owned by a business or non-profit for property taxes, so your name won’t be in that public record.

A good life is complicated. Get educated and deal with it.


13 posted on 10/30/2022 12:08:13 PM PDT by familyop ("For they that sleep with dogs, shall rise with fleas" (John Webster, "The White Devil" 1612).)
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To: Duke C.

If the aim is to hide your identity from everyone, that’s not going to happen. People are going to find out and know where you are. It’s always been that way.


14 posted on 10/30/2022 12:11:57 PM PDT by familyop ("For they that sleep with dogs, shall rise with fleas" (John Webster, "The White Devil" 1612).)
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To: Dr. Sivana

And that’s why the reconnect fees are higher than 6 months of connection fees.


15 posted on 10/30/2022 12:18:12 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: Duke C.
I find your lack of grid disturbing


16 posted on 10/30/2022 12:19:29 PM PDT by xp38
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To: Dr. Sivana

“People do it all the time when they are selling their house. Also, some snowbirds here in Arizona do it off-season. “

But no one can occupy the structure while it is in this mode.


17 posted on 10/30/2022 12:20:12 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Duke C.

It is worth while to consider, the first, small grid was built in 1882. Electrification did not come to most of the United States until after 1936.

The “grid” as we know it, is less than one hundred years old.


18 posted on 10/30/2022 12:20:55 PM PDT by marktwain
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To: Duke C.
I believe the "trend" is starting to go the other way.

It is getting easier and easier to live off of the grid.

Yes, there are governments who do not want anyone to be free of their clutches... but more and more people do not wish to be controlled.

The free flow of information is more important than the control centrally produced electricity provides.

19 posted on 10/30/2022 12:24:30 PM PDT by marktwain
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To: usurper
The homeless hit hardest. Wait they are exempt.

This.

20 posted on 10/30/2022 12:29:59 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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