wow...interesting to see so many commenters that didnt even bother to read the post

limited resources is very much a "who gets there first" concept, *so your daughter is just fine mining M&M's.

Is it nice? No. Can it create blowback? Of course.

The answer is to create more resources. Fresh water is not as limited as people think. Water reclamation should be the first priority of any self-supporting individual and community.

What about governments that impose restrictions on such methods?
We've seen fines and legal attacks on people who put water collection barrels on their own property.

This is "mining" done by the community at large on the individual, and it is blatant theft.

This kind of theft is supported by individuals that choose to have children w/o being able to support them...the problem isn't states, as much as it is people who think that other people should support them w/o any responsibility for themselves

So when we talk about taking care of each other, we also have to put the rent-seekers and leeches on the spot.

Of course, the logic then moves into controlling other's behavior, and that is decidedly anti-libertarian ;>

In any case, Merry Christmas!