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On 3/17/2020 11:46 AM, RKOB via Marxism wrote:
Comrades, allow me to take this opportunity to say something on this whole "social distancing" ideology. The title say: "If we want everyone to stay home during a coronavirus crisis, we need ..." I understand that sectors of the rulering class want people to stay home and to forbid mass assemblies. We saw this in China and now in Europe (incl. the country where I am living, Austria). I also understand that sectors of the masses - terrorized and confused by the neverending media propaganda - share this.
Well, to slow the spread until medical interventions and state support systems are in place, perhaps "personal distancing plus social solidarity" to emphasise mutual aid?
If anyone wants a collection of critical ideas, let me know, as they exceed 35k limits here. I have statements of demand from working-class and social/health-movement activists from all over the world. An example from here in South Africa is from the SA Federations of Trade Unions: http://saftu.org.za/protect-us-and-we-will-protect-each-other-saftu-call-on-ramaphosa-governmentthe-war-against-covid-19-must-be-fully-engaged-with-working-class-support/
Here is a strong statement - at 1.30' for about 13 minutes - from SAFTU leader Zwelinzima Vavi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meWFTExJmwc (following the SA president's statement)
Please send me material we can circulate here to avoid the mere medicalization of Covid-19, and instead deepen our class, gender, race and ecological perspectives.
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