This then is the reader’s work, to keep an open mind and not allow years of living in a society which works one way to stop you from seeing different possibilities. This is especially difficult for people who are doing relatively well in the present economy. You know others are suffering and deep down you want to help. But you are afraid that you and your family might lose comforts and services, like a nice home, healthcare, pensions, vacations and more. You believe you just can’t take the chance.

And when it comes time to vote, many do what’s called voting with your pocketbook. If this is you, I would suggest that when you do vote with your pocketbook, at least realize that this is what you are doing. Just remember, though, you don’t need to think with it. Realize what you are doing and admit it’s not a good long-term decision and you are making a short-term decision for selfish reasons. And then just maybe you will be able to really delve into why you’re doing it, and begin to be open to the possibilities that there is a different way to organize a long-term economy.