Yes, amongst many other methods like going solar instead of paying a monopoly for electricity, or hiring private security instead of relying on a government to protect us, or paying our homeowner's monthly dues in HIVE so that we can monitor what they are spending our money on, or growing some fruit trees and shopping at a (or starting a) local farmer's market.

Providing for ourselves is very rewarding, I just wish more people would try it. 😊