oil

In today's New York Times there is an op-ed piece by Thomas Friedman about the decline of democracy around the world. Friedman argues that as the price of oil goes up democracy around the world recedes. 

Friedman's point is a good one; global politics are too closely related to a non-renewable resource. Yet, I am not sure if the federal government can do much about this problem. I think (and believe) that it takes strong local community initiatives-like the Wendell Berry House- to create a truly sustainable world. 

The government cannot force people to believe in it, however it can help start the conversation.