#live responsibly

while i entirely appreciate the coastal bioregion, and still have a deep longing to protect it, with global warming in consideration, the extreme heat spikes and water shortages, the lack of precipitation and snowfall that leads to decreased snowmelt and higher chances of wildfire (not to mention the compacted topsoil from years and years of monocultural farming in central valley and throughout california as a whole), i don't believe that being another person using those precious resources is a good idea.

i will continue to support non profits in the area working to protect wildlife and restore those precious and irreplaceable, invaluable ecologies. i will continue to support shark education, seal rehabilitation, and sustainable fisheries (and if you're looking for good resources for nonprofits, i'm happy to provide you with some!) i just do not think that migrating california is a financially or environmentally wise or responsible decision for me at this point in time (or going forward).

1-3Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to the state, then you're irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you're trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.

 3-5Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you'll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you're breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren't there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That's why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it's the right way to live.