Can there be autonomy without obligation?

To whom does my life belong: God (creator), the State (which invested in me through schooling, protections, … ), my smaller community (family, friends, colleagues who would all miss me and hurt at the loss), or myself (freedom/liberty … ). Can there be autonomy without obligation? I answer no. However, I still wonder what are my obligations now.

About self-determination and avoiding medical intrusion

Don't tell; don't ask

About planning and about being present

When the teacher is ready, the student appears.

About writing

A computer, Word Perfect, and Santa Cruz's earthquake in 1989 and learning about reactions to shock (Bessel van der Kolk) in that context are what got me started writing. I've written a lot from the perspective of psychiatric disability, the years from 1986. http://peoplewho.org/sylvia/om/index.htm That identity gave me voice and purpose.

Militarization in Santa Cruz: The BearCat

Three goals: 1. Fix the broken City political process - SCRAM is successful here, smart and strong. 2. Open a dialog about risk, fear, othering, scare tactics, militarization ... I'd like to see a speaker's panel ... how opinion is formed, how police went from blue to black, how we are using the fallen officers, political wars on drugs, terrorism, homeless ... 3. Prevent the purchase. Use the infrastructure - SCRAM can contact GAO, Homeland, ... to suggest irregularities, hint at audit, ask for a hold, use FOIA

On expectations

God is hope, a wish.

housing concept

All In – every county resident in a bed, under a roof