bandana-roja:

Honestly if I lived in a socialist society I would be absolutely ecstatic to get out there and serve the community. I would be so at peace knowing that my major needs like housing, health, and education were guarded and assured. I would be so delighted to pursue academic and scientific pursuits knowing that a paywall wouldn’t hinder any advances. I would be so cultured with all the art that could be produced. I would feel so confident pursuing a manual job like a locksmith, a welder, or even a bus driver if my basic financial needs were met. Hell, I would actually be inspired to join the armed forces or get directly involved with politics because a socialist society would be one worthy of defending and advancing.

But under capitalism, that sense of ambition, wonder, and opportunity just vanishes. All of my work is aimed towards making someone else rich. All science and art is held back by it’s ability to make profit. Regardless of employment, you’re still living life scrounging for change just to survive and keep a full stomach. And the state and army advances nothing but death, oppression, and destruction both at home and in other countries.

There’s no sense of security nor fulfillment in a society loyal to the dollar. Theres no inspiration to get out there and to be involved with that system. And for a people that’s low on advantages and privileges, the one feeling that does accompany us all that keeps us moving is this pervasive sense of dread.

That’s why I want to help build a society that’s loyal to the people.

A better world thats aimed towards necessity for all instead of extravagance for some.