The freegans have surfaced again, and as usual, are describing themselves as anti-capitalists.
Somehow, I suspect that few people in socialist workers’ paradises like
Cuba, Viet Nam, or North Korea are sporting a designer wardrobe or
stocking 60% of their Thanksgiving table by dumpster diving. They
can call themselves whatever they like, but they sound to me like niche
capitalists who’ve found a workable business model in recycling and
reclaiming excess consumer goods.
Somehow, I suspect that few people in socialist workers’ paradises like
Cuba, Viet Nam, or North Korea are sporting a designer wardrobe or
stocking 60% of their Thanksgiving table by dumpster diving. They
can call themselves whatever they like, but they sound to me like niche
capitalists who’ve found a workable business model in recycling and
reclaiming excess consumer goods.
Update (27 November): Two Nervous Dogs think the whole idea is a little icky. Tip from Jimbo at the Parkway Rest Stop.
The Random Texan 
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