Michel, I still feel that it is problematic to justify structural change
only in terms of it's potential to bring about behaviour change, esp. as
this is most often interpreted in terms of "lifestyle" behaviours. And, I
do not accept that because a broader focus or more expansive/progressive
social change focus is difficult to define that it should not be part of
the hp agenda... which reminds me of people who defend capitalism because
they can't imagine what else one would replace it with...  though I don't
mean to put words in your mouth, but rather am trying to draw out some of
the possible implications or unintended consequences of what I heard your
position to be... which perhaps I have not adequately understood.  I
thought that Dennis' example of the justifications for child care nicely
illustrates some of these issues, and argues for general well-being and
social justice as appropriate ends in themselves.

Anyway, those are my thoughts. I'd welcome comments/criticism from any
readers out there.

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