Socialism
and Communism are failed systems.
According to Shawn
Langolis, Social Media Director of Market Watch 50% of Millennials—those born
between 1982 and 2004— would rather live in a socialist or Communist country
than in a capitalist democracy. What!!!
“The survey, which was
conducted by research and data firm You Gov, found that millennials are the
least knowledgeable generation on the subject, with 71% failing to identify the
proper definition of communism.”
Some millennials indicated
their admiration of Karl Marx, Joseph Stalin, and Kim Jong Un. Why have our
high schools and universities failed to teach world history and indoctrinated
these young minds with fantasies of utopia? I thought when the Soviet Union
fell in the 1990s that the failed Communist system failed with it.
One hundred years ago
in November, 1917, the Bolshevik revolutionaries led by Vladimir Lenin, took
over the Russian government. Thus began five years of Civil War and a
tumultuous period in which the workers, soldiers, and peasants took over the
reins of government. The end result was a consolidation of power in which
Marxism became the law of the land. All private property was nationalized by
the government, and so were the banks.
All private bank accounts became the property of the state and all
church properties were seized. Control of the factories was given to the
soviets.
This revolution set in
motion a chain of events that would murder 100 million people in Europe, China,
Asia, and other places around the world. Communism not only took lives, but
destroyed the dreams of freedom for millions more.
If I could talk to a
Millennial who believes in Communism, the first thing I would say is,
“GIVE ME YOUR PHONE.”
Our phones provide
freedom of information, freedom of association, access to bank accounts, and
apps of every kind that make life entertaining and interesting. Communism will
not allow that kind of freedom.
“GIVE ME YOUR BIBLES.”
There will be no
religious freedom under Communism. Only the State Church will be legal and
atheism will become the official religion.
“GIVE ME YOUR PROTEST
PLACARD.”
No longer will you have
the right to protest and demonstrate against the government. Your individual rights no longer matter and
your freedom of speech will be squelched.
“GIVE ME YOUR LIFE.”
You will be required to
fight for the fatherland—no voluntary service allowed. Your educational and
career paths will be determined by social planners and you can forget about
having the money to buy cars, technology, and cool clothes. Cuba is a good example. Sure your health care
might be free, but you will die waiting for quality care.
During this
Thanksgiving week, I have much to be thankful for—my faith, my family, my
friends, and my country. The United
States of America is not a perfect nation and our capitalistic democracy hasn’t
always worked the way it should. Poverty and discrimination are still with
us.
But, I am thankful for
a band of Pilgrims who risked life and limb to stake their claim in a new land.
They were the original immigrants who came looking for religious and economic
freedom. Immigrants still yearn to come to this country for the same
opportunities.
I am thankful for the
help the Native Americans provided that kept the settlers from starvation. Today
we must do more to recognize all races and people who contributed to the
success of our melting pot.
Above all let’s teach
history—warts and all—to the upcoming generations. Schools need to present a
realistic picture of Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism. If we don’t understand and learn from history,
we are doomed to repeat it.
