Not hippies so much as alternative lifestylers- some may be dropouts, others are intelligent, civic-minded people who are alarmed at the disintegration of society and the environment. Some may be artists, looking for peace and quiet. I think, though, the dropouts would be a pretty small percentage, if they were allowed in at all. As pointed out, if folks aren't going to work, they wouldn't survive.<br/><br/><br/>As far as threats- some of that is spoilish, Creestafer, but any supposedly 'peaceful', alternative community is going to draw predators and opportunists.