Recently several blurbs I’ve heard on the news have caught my attention. There seems to be a lot of discussion and movements towards creating a “Livable wage”. While I agree that poverty and homelessness are a problem, what many fail to see is that it isn’t just in far off distant lands. It’s hitting home here in America.
Of course not many in this country will admit that. Those who see the pain and suffering believe that government mandates are the solution. As socialist we know that reform will not make things better. If anything the reform they want will only drive prices up for the very people who are producing the goods or providing the services.
So instead of a Livable wage how about no wages? How about creating a world in which everyone has what they need and there is no suffering for lack of anything. What’s more, every person isn’t trying to cut each others throats to get ahead or “keep up with the Jones”.
It seems to me the efforts set forth by the reformist are simply misguided. They put a lot of energy into what they do. If we can somehow make them see the solution is right in front of them, think of how strong our cause could be.
Don S.
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