Vermonters seem to have a common awareness of being in this particular place. They seem to have agreed to be identified with this place, and there is often a high sense of volunteerism, or participation.

Independence, town meeting and decision making in communities. Local control, small scale, and willingness to help, with a yankee stubbornness and self-reliance.

Independence.

Vermont's beauty and its rural nature.

Sense of place Schedule governed by the seasons Interdependence Hard work

Knowing (not thinking) that less is more, thinking ahead about energy issues, appreciating solitude.

Do unto others, protect the landscape, balance the forces of capitalism with common sense.

The true Vermonters value fierce independence, freedom, and the environment. The new Vermonters (the imported trust fund liberals) value socialism and regulation cloaked as concern for the environment.