Re:The Data Show That Socialism Works (2019)
by dgb23 on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @06:56AM
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Freedom without equality is exploitation, equality without freedom is oppression.
And I agree, both of those things arise from democracy. But democracy depends on solidarity, education and participation.
There is no free lunch. When people don’t invest the time and effort to participate and even increase responsibility over time, then democracy is shallow and ineffective.
That means people need time. Time to think, learn, communicate and grow. Who has that kind of time? Which parts of society are providing it? Which are taking it away? Is it all personal responsibility?
And I agree, both of those things arise from democracy. But democracy depends on solidarity, education and participation.
There is no free lunch. When people don’t invest the time and effort to participate and even increase responsibility over time, then democracy is shallow and ineffective.
That means people need time. Time to think, learn, communicate and grow. Who has that kind of time? Which parts of society are providing it? Which are taking it away? Is it all personal responsibility?