Anyone know how to build a DIY electric composting toilet economically?

[IrishAyes]

6. Well, in more civilized parts of the country

I would indeed need a permit - but not here. Permit is pretty much a commie plot to most of these people. The very few you do need are free and pretty much unrestricted. For instance, if I had the $ I could build a house from the ground up w/o a single permit. I'd have to pay to connect to the power supply and sewage system, but that's not the same as a permit. There are very few rules of any kind. They did pass an ordinance that new electrical boxes had to be inside but that's about it. If I wanted to build a tarpaper shack or live in a tent, they couldn't stop me. They count on social pressure for the little conformity they're willing to tolerate. I won't ever need to worry about losing my home to back taxes either, because they're a whopping $180 a year and won't go up unless I increase the square footage, no matter what improvements I'm able to make to the present structure. And although I'd be eligible for a historical structure status from outside authorities, I don't intend to apply.

When I get too riled up about something, I fantasize revenge by plotting to paint the exterior of the house authentic painted-lady style, with at least 5 different bright clashing colors. That'd teach any mean neighbors to mess with me - they'd really hate it. But I only hold those thoughts long enough to calm down. One of these days, though....