Closer to home, we have only to consider a few basic facts. In the richest country in the world, around 15% of people live in poverty.(1) Almost 15% have no health coverage.(2) Racism, sexism and homophobia are permanent features of society; and police brutality decimates communities of color. Over 13% of Black men between the ages of 25 and 29 are incarcerated.(3) The overall rate of incarceration is 60% higher than only a decade ago—and between 5 and 17 times higher than in other highly industrialized countries.(4) Millions of people are homeless.

The profit system has proved itself unworthy to exist. And now with rampant environmental devastation and global warming, it threatens the very existence of the planet.

As for the likelihood of reforming it, capitalism has been around since the beginning of the 16th Century. If it was capable of transformation into a humane and sustainable system, it would have happened by now. As my colleague Tamara Turner says, "Capitalism can’t have its cake without eating ours, too!"

So, if we’re logical about it, being anti-capitalist is easy. But to become a socialist requires believing that it is a real, workable and desirable alternative.

Kalle Marx - 2003-05-14 16:04:46

Seeing is believing.
av jakob m. - 2003-05-16 12:27:36

MMM!!!
av Kalle Marx - 2003-05-14 16:04:46

Tänkvärt Mattias!
av Per Fredö - 2003-05-09 17:10:52

Och?
av Mattias Dahl - 2003-05-08 21:59:16

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