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celebratedrecluse wrote (edited )

As a small aside, it's antiquated to refer to all people as men.

I think everybody should take care of himself, without the government interfering all the time.

Don't you think the institutions of authority interfering in everyday life are, generally speaking, not a part of the government? I hate cops and all, but landlords and managers control much more of the average person's time, attention, and energy, using their petty status to extract value from those lower on the totem pole. Without the totalitarian (e.g., all-controlling) system of capitalism, we would be much freer to pursue our destinies. In order to free ourselves from capitalism, we have to work together to share the means of existence-- food, clothing, shelter, water, etc-- with those who we choose to associate.

To me, taking part in revolutionary collective projects has always been much more fulfilling, and requiring of much more self-sufficiency, responsibility, and maturity, than being part of capitalist society ever has. You should try getting to know anarchists in your area, and see if you get along! If you're not into the mutual aid scene quite yet, try going to some punk concerts. You can also find a local radical bookstore in most large cities in Europe & North America.

If you're interested in reading some stuff on your own, check out The Anarchist Library

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