On June 19, 1968, 50,000 people marched to the capital demanding economic rights. The occupation lasted forty-two days before being dispersed by police. 54-years later, on June 18, 2022, thousands again descended upon the capital insisting that the dignity and plight of poor people be addressed by the powerful.
Our whole economic system is based on the competitive model, which is actually not in tune with human nature or human needs. It thus produces a sick society, bereft of humane qualities like kindness, sharing and cooperation. Racism, poverty and violence will always be a part of competitive capitalism.
Our whole economic system is based on the competitive model, which is actually not in tune with human nature or human needs. It thus produces a sick society, bereft of humane qualities like kindness, sharing and cooperation. Racism, poverty and violence will always be a part of competitive capitalism.