Capitalism go away!

2. 3. 2010 / Jan Polívka

I won't say that everybody should be enthusiastic about their decision, in the end no one has to agree with it.

But of course this about all what anyone can do against the strike. Striking is basically a rather common means of fighting by labourers for their economic interests.

And the so-called benefits, or freebies, which the strikers want to see returned as their right, are undoubtedly part of their salaries, so a battle to get them back is a battle for the keeping of the quality of life of those workers who are about to strike!

Capitalism is after all built on individualism, on the fight by everyone for their place under the Sun, even if the price is someone else's loss. Basically the strongest wins. No beautiful words can change that basic truth. Nobody gives anything for nothing in exchange. Look at abroad (at those countries with so-called evolved democracies) and you will see that strikes happen not only much more often than here, but also much more hard-core! Simply, workers uncompromisingly fight for their rights. Of course also there many people don't like that their comfort is touched by the strikes (especially when in the public transportation systems -- subway, trains, air companies), but in the end they respect the strikes -- next it could be themselves who go on strike and may need support or at least understanding from others.

So calm down, don't let yourself get influenced! Anyhow, for their own financial privileges most are able to fight very actively: parliamentarians themselves use and abuse of a bunch of free privileges or financial compensations, besides cheaper prices in their buffets and it doesn't cross their minds to limit them. Judges don't have to strike, considering they also decide judicially themselves about their own gains, while entrepreneurs find a way to circle around paying VAT anywhere they can.

So to strike for workers the world over (be it from auto companies, public transportation employees, teachers, health workers or policemen) is very common and a fully legitimate way for them to fight for their place under the Sun.

That there are hidden political agendas behind it? Of course, isn't politics behind everything? Normal citizens play some role in politic either whenever they go vote in elections (which of course cannot from their stand change anything, for social systems can be changed only by revolutions) or when they demonstrate their opinions on the streets.

Strikes are alright. Fears about them can only sometimes bring unsuitable reactions. Sometimes in the form of violence, other times by shaking our keys... Well, actually that one had nothing to do with a real strike, anyway.

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