Value Basic Needs

Value Basic Needs
Recognize that food, water, safety and connection are basic human needs. If our ability to meet those needs is disrupted, other "needs" lose relevance. This distinction becomes clearer when access to basic needs is compromised. Imbedding this distinction in our economy would help to focus our attention on resiliency.

Instead of: Treating basic needs just like every other commodity (by those privileged enough to be able to do so—until rudely awakened when circumstances change.)

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