There are lots of examples of groups of indviduals coming together for mutal benefit.
The better solution is government regulation that is fairer to landowners. The problem is the oil industry works as a group under various organizations lobbying in provincial capitals and Ottawa to make sure it doesn't happen. These oil industry groups are special interest groups that bring competing individual businesses together to work for their mutual benefit.
I have heard of landowner groups who have negotiated with the oil industry in Manitoba and Alberta. Alot depends on the area and the individuals. If you listen to the skeptics all the time, nothing good would ever happen!
There are still lots of examples of community minded people who will put aside their self interest. Many communities have lots of volunteers who run non-profit organizations and fundraising efforts that provide real and tangible benefits.
The better solution is government regulation that is fairer to landowners. The problem is the oil industry works as a group under various organizations lobbying in provincial capitals and Ottawa to make sure it doesn't happen. These oil industry groups are special interest groups that bring competing individual businesses together to work for their mutual benefit.
I have heard of landowner groups who have negotiated with the oil industry in Manitoba and Alberta. Alot depends on the area and the individuals. If you listen to the skeptics all the time, nothing good would ever happen!
There are still lots of examples of community minded people who will put aside their self interest. Many communities have lots of volunteers who run non-profit organizations and fundraising efforts that provide real and tangible benefits.
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