Wow I haven't stopped by this thread for like a week... geez...
If I may...

Dumpster diving might not be everyones cup of tea but having an environmental conscience is something we can all respect, I hope...

It's definitely in our best interests as a species to be aware of the waste that our society produces- it's not a sustainable way of life, and people who make some attempt to decrease the amount of that waste in even a small way don't deserve mockery, they deserve a second look where we can then say, yeah, that DOES make sense....

BTW I really respect the food not bombs crew, and similar groups that try and make best use of what the rest of us don't want.

I mean, yeah, it would be awfully nice if the homeless got a bit more dignity than being fed what would be considered trash... but... it's a great start. Especially since the phenomenon of homelessness is really strongly tied to a society that has thrown aside its agrarian roots, as you can see in the argument that ValkyrieAG was involved with- where it IS possible for some people to procure their own food traditionally- but the urban poor simply don't have that choice.

Anyway Ima go hug a tree now.