Dear Editor
A look at our history shows how society has changed; for example from serfdom, to feudal, to what we have now, capitalism. There is no reason to suppose that capitalism, in turn, will not be superceded by the most likely system of socialism.
When challenged, those in control of each system struggled very hard to maintain that control. The capitalist leaders are no different: they have powerful means to retain that control, but are savvy enough to allow general improvements to take place depending on the amount of pressure put on them.
Rapid industrial development throughout the 19th century, followed by the technical developments of the 20th century and the digital developments of the 21st century, have brought problems of trying to manage the vast volume of goods produced – they cannot do so, The only solution they see is to close down places of work, and this, as we know, creates massive poverty and misery. Other capitalist countries act likewise.
As in previous centuries those who own or control the means of production and the land are resisting social changes in society; in fact they are trying very hard to undo much of the collective social progress that has been achieved.
The new social system will not automatically come into existence: it has to be shown to be wanted by the majority, and to work on behalf of the majority.
A. Delahoy
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