Rick wrote:
Excellent!
As an old-time socialist, I believe that social
justice will come from
the freely made choices of us all, and even though I am in favour of
government and the rule of law, the legitimacy of that government
comes only from the people.
That means having political systems built around collective action,
participation and respect for each other's views and values.
Wikis, like the old Left Book Club, the Workers' Educational
Association and the trade union movement, show what that collective
action can achieve when it is based on trust and shared interest.
When I am overwhelmed with despair by the spammers and the scammers,
they give me hope.
When "old-time socialists" and libertairian capitalists start singing
the same hymn, watch out world!
Ec