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The Urban Archipelago, It's the Cities, Stupid., by The Editors of The Stranger (11/11/04)

This essay is definitely worth a read. Invest the time and really read it and then post a comment telling me what you think. I think that this idea, or something close, may well become the political philosophy for the Democratic party for the foreseeable future.

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Stephen said…
I agree with you on both your points (the natural areas and housing). Perhaps we could somehow claim the national parks as "protectorates" of the United Cities, rather like Puerto Rico is to the United States.

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