In my English 110 class at Imperial Valley College, my professor Mr. Lewestein encourages his students to be involved in our community, and write an interesting research paper on a topic that has an impact on our community here in the Imperial Valley. I present to you the following :
Community Profile - My Free-write - Who? - What? - Where - Why?
Community Profile - My Free-write - Who? - What? - Where - Why?
Slab City, A Lawless City In America.
"One Man's Trash, Is Another Man's Treasure,” and Slab City, is the perfect representation of it. Located in the Sonoran Desert, four miles northeast from a little town called Niland on Highway 111. You stumble across a bizarre growing community of squatters, snowbirds, and nomads. The “Slabbers,” more commonly known as “Squatters” are people who don’t have a permanent home, travel from place to place, and unlawfully occupy uninhibited land. However, such sweet freedom, does come with some controversy. Such site has no running water, sewage system, or official source of electricity. It is said the lack of government assistance, and prejudice of society is what drives these people to the free land of Slab City. With no rules, or laws people are free to do whatever they want, if you ask me that's pretty wild! So, what’s the big fuss and commotion about this people, are they simply crazies, eccentrics, or plain old weirdos! Being a “Slabber,” is it considered a lifestyle choice, or can they be categorized as victims of today's economy or even worse, poverty? Something I’ve learned over the years is that you should “Never Judge a Book By Its Cover,” meaning you shouldn't prejudge the worth, or value of someone by its outward appearance. Most importantly, there is always two sides to every story, and when it comes to “Slabbers,” I want to get to the bottom of what drives them to live in such rural conditions. “Slab City,” is considered the last free place on earth, and quite frankly as odd, as it may sound, I see the beauty of it! I like to view the slabs as a little gem, out here in the harsh, dry, Sonoran Desert. Perhaps, you may recall the most popular slabber, the one and only Leonard Knight, the creator of Salvation Mountain. Through his artwork, Knight sends out a welcoming message to everyone who enters the Slabs by saying, “Love is Universal.” His work has been is now know as a national treasure, and featured in a mayor movie film named “Into the Wild.”
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