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We are constantly told that solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing poor and working class people in the U.S. do not exist. Meanwhile, billions taxpayer dollars are being used to fund the genocide of Palestinians.

That very money could have ended homelessness in the United States.

Money for our needs, not the U.S.-Israeli war machine!

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[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

This is a good article on why pacifism has not helped us overturn injustice historically, and won't in the future.

[–] arxdat@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I do understand this to some degree, and unfortunately, only through the lens of privilege, I'm sure. I will have to read this in full later, but my quick glance take-away is that, by being a pacifist you essentially will be ruled by those who don't care at all and will commit atrocities against you, and, the least anyone can do is to defend themselves? Please correct me, and as I said, still need to read the entire thing!

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

I'll let you read the thing first.