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A request for ad hoc processes to design a new process oriented toward better meeting needs? Example: today, I was in court to convert traffic fines to communi
by crawfordcomeaux 7y ago
A request for ad hoc processes to design a new process oriented toward better meeting needs?
Example: today, I was in court to convert traffic fines to community service. I was then informed community service must be performed for a 501c.3 to be recognized by the court.
Society and the government don't typically consider parenting or healing oneself physically/mentally/emotionally as something to be valued the same way as any paying job. Both take work and arebeneficial to society & the government, but people who help others accomplish those goals are currently paid/valued far more in capitalism.
So, I'm starting a 501c.3 to validate time spent parenting, supporting parents, healing and supporting healing for legal community service. The board will likely be stacked with anarchists (initially) and may be required to demonstrate a willingness to operate as such. In the face of by-laws requirements, this may be tricky to codify.
In any case, I see this as a way to starve the government of fines levied against people who fall into any of those categories (which can easily be met by anyone simply by hanging out with friends). Or at least I think it can apply to anyone. If I'm leaving anyone out, let's try to expand the mission to easily include them!
So we starve the state together through forming a nonprofit while meeting human needs.
It'd be nice if we could just say "This requirement doesn't meet my needs. Can we figure out another arrangement that doesn't require so much administrative overhead? I'm a full-time parent seeking to minimize the amount of time away from my child until I have broader solidaritous community support in my life."
I can write more on this, as this idea spawned out of already-in-place thoughts on peacefully revoking consent to be governed (for Lent and for All). But first I'm going to eat, clean the living room, and meditate on the nonprofit more while my partner and child nap.