Justifying My Socialism (?) - An Examination of My Class Privilege
* Polite Notice: I promise neither Marx nor Engels will be "intensified", only slightly highlighted. I also understand that this is a sensitive topic, so I have tried to address it as such. If you feel I haven't, please leave a respectful comment below. I am open to dialogue and growth.* In light of the Covid-19 pandemic (I would have to reference this at least once in this blog), class divides are becoming increasingly apparent as income streams dry up and wealth is redistributed. Many, literally millions, around the world are struggling to survive because they have either; Lost their primary source of income or; Seen a drastic decrease in the value of that source or; Are forced to enter hazardous work environments in order to receive that income or; They have no savings to rely upon (and we high key live in an economic system that ties your ability to survive to your wage - oops 🤷, I tried to keep Marx out). Yet, and somehow concurrently, the rich are getting richer...