CAVE people

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This article is about the lifestyle. For prehistoric humans, see Caveman.

CAVE (Citizens Against Virtually Everything), sometimes known as BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing At All Near Anyone/Anything) is a pejorative term for citizens who regularly oppose any changes in their community, organization or workplace.[1][2]

The phenomenon is linked to the so-called NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard). In NIMBYism, residents generally support a policy in principle, but do not support it being applied in there particular area. A common example is wind turbines, where most people are supportive, but do not wish to live near one.[3]

On the other hand, CAVE/BANANA people do not support the policy in any form, regardless of what local residents or stakeholders feel. This attitude is manifested in opposition to changes in public policy as varied as tax levies, sewer rates, public transportation routes, parking regulations and municipal mergers or annexations. CAVE/BANANA people often express their views publicly by attending community meetings,[4] writing letters to the local newspaper, or calling in to talk radio shows, similar to NIMBYs. This can sometimes create an effect where those who oppose a policy are more vocal than those who support it or are indifferent, however, exact rates are often difficult to identify.

Origin[]

A reference to the term "CAVE dwellers" can be found in the September 30, 1990 edition of the Orlando Sentinel.[5] The term apparently existed before the publication of this article.

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References[]

  1. ^ Grant Barrett (2006). The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang. OUP USA. pp. 76–77. ISBN 978-0-19-530447-3.
  2. ^ Joel E. Ross; Susan Perry (1999). Total Quality Management: Text, Cases and Readings (Third ed.). CRC Press. p. 65. ISBN 978-1-57444-266-3.
  3. ^ Peter W. Salsich; Timothy J. Tryniecki (1998). Land Use Regulation: A Legal Analysis & Practical Application of Land Use Law. American Bar Association. p. 285. ISBN 978-1-57073-485-4.
  4. ^ Thad L. Beyle (1998). State Government: CQ's Guide to Current Issues and Activities 1998–99. Congressional Quarterly, Inc. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-56802-098-3.
  5. ^ Turchin, Peter. "CAVE Dwellers". Harmony. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 20 September 2006.

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