Socialist work very hard

 

Some popular misconceptions about socialists and who they really are are recited without evidence.  We are not talking about give me, give me give me.  We are not talking about free handouts or welfare. Two things are the cornerstones of socialist ethics. First is democracy. The second is social responsibility. Taking together this defines both the attraction and the motivation in becoming a socialist.  Welfare is no more than a helping hand to one in need, to be returned when that person gets back on his feet, by helping someone else in need. Because of this everyone has a fundamental right to decent housing, healthy meals, the best medical care possible, comfortable clothing, a decent meaningful employment, income; thus the reason I work so hard is only indirectly related to the salary I receive.  Democracy means participatory democracy or a say in the day-to-day decisions on the job site and the public operations within our communities. Most people I have met over the last fifty years who call themselves socialist are motivated by deep sense of social responsibility in doing their job. They often show up to work early and leave late, and work off the books at their job. Because they believe we are our sisters and brothers keeper and they are ours, socialist often derive a profound sense of satisfaction by helping others through their work. Socialist are motivated to make a better world for the next generation to be born into.  The primary reasons they are socialists is a believe democracy is worth it, a desire to help others, a sense of social justice and responsibility, love of the craft and of course love as its’ own reward. This is our code we live by.

Socialism without democracy is a lie.

Democracy without socialism is a lie.

 

Michael Joseph Francisconi (Papa Sconi)