We are hearing about problems in the supply chain.
Goods are tied up in ports, on ships, and through component and labor shortages.
Not to minimize any of that.
And I would argue that Wisconsin, and others, continue to abuse and further jeopardize an even more-critical supply chain - the clean air, fresh water and life-giving lands we should be guarding and repairing to improve, attract and insure life here itself.
A lot of what is tied up in the transportation and manufacturing supply chain isn't going to be worth much if people buying these products don't have clean water, fresh air and adequate open space to enjoy and live their lives.
And unless we pay closer attention to this Big or Basic Supply Chain we'll have less of what has given definition and meaning to Wisconsin and its antecedents because selfish special interests aided by complicit government are increasingly breaking, paving, filling, polluting and otherwise handing it over to the rich and powerful for their control and narrow benefit.
Here is a quick list of 10 foundational and interwoven elements of The Big, Basic Supply Chain which needs our fuller attention. The grandkids are already watching.
Feel free to add more:
1. Clean air.
2. Safe rural groundwater.
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4. Urban well water.
5. Clean Rivers.
6. Wetlands.
7. Public land.
10. Respect for elder, Native cultures.