The Opposite of Communism - Part 2 of 2
Chapter 2 of "The Communist Manifesto" is only 16 pages long. With just 9 quotes from these pages we can reveal the ideas that are the basis of the horrors of communism. And by taking their opposite, we can reveal important truths for a Free and Just society. In order, let's begin. - - - - - - - In this sense, the theory of the Communists may be summed up in the single phrase: Abolition of private property. - - - - - - - That makes the matter rather simple. Either you are for the "Abolition of private property." Or, you are for the Protection of private property. - - - - - - - In one word, you reproach us with intending to do away with your property. Precisely so; that is just what we intend. - - - - - - - At least Marx was plain. Others are not so forthright in stating that doing "away with your property" is what they stand for. - - - - - - - Abolition of the family! Even the most radical flare up at this infamous proposal