. It was both stimulating and fascinating. There can be no doubt about it Bellamy had the insight of a social prophet as well as the fact finding mind of the social scientist. I welcomed the book because much of its content is in line with my basic ideas. I imagine you already know that I am much more socialistic in my economic theory than capitalistic. And yet I am not so opposed to capitalism that I have failed to see its relative merits. It started out with a noble and high motive, viz., to block the trade monopolies of nobles, but like most human system[s] it [fell] victim to the very thing it was revolting agai[n]st.
So today capitalism has outlived its usefulness.
It has brought about a system that takes necessities from the masses to give luxuries to the classes. So I think Bellamy is right in seeing the gradual decline of capitalism.
Yes, absolutely yes, to Juan’s article.
I just returned from participating in a Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in Florida. The turnout was good, for the African-American community. I would guess that no more than 3-5% of the observers were white. We still live in a segregated country and it is heart-breaking.
I am white but I grew up during the period of MLK’s ministry. I was shaped importantly by his vision and legacy. The country, as a whole, is still living a pathological nightmare.