MARK BARNES: Stealing has become the business endeavour of choice
02 March 2023 - 05:00
Structurally overriding natural processes (or forces) is neither advisable nor sustainable. It will eventually collapse the system it is imposed on, and end in tears.
The flow of water cannot be stopped in its tracks. It can be temporarily diverted, it can be stored up, its force can be used to generate hydro-electrical energy, but it cannot be stopped. Dam walls have sluice gates for a reason. Water flow can be managed (within limits) for the better good, but don’t get in its way...
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