Thread by @LauraPidcock

[thread] It is interesting that those in power talk about security in nationalistic terms: national security; military capabilities, border control. But I wonder if, when thinking about the times you have felt your most insecure, if you ever think of it like that? #GV6 (1/8)

When we feel worried, scared, insecure, it is usually about completely different things. Have I got enough money to pay the rent? Will I get enough hours work to be able to do a food shop? Will I get a permanent contract at work? Will my children have a good future? (2/8)

In countries which are plagued with war & conflict, bombarded every day, I am sure a feeling of terror that a bomb, or a drone will mutilate or terminate your existence is the ultimate insecurity, an insecurity that questions your very existence. (3/8)

It is interesting that those in power try to paint an alternative to that terror as insecure, a scary unknown, rather than a peaceful, secure future. We know this is another lie, a gross manipulation of the way things could be. (4/8)

But I know, in the times I have felt most scared & vulnerable, I’ve had an overwhelming desire for security, familiarity and some sense of certainty. (5/8)

Socialism is about security in the most fundamental sense: it’s about taking away the deep uncertainty over income, housing & jobs. And it is a rejection of the notion that we must protect ourselves by bombing our way to security, with the endless suffering that brings. (6/8)

Security would be at the heart of a socialist system, precisely by addressing the root causes of our insecurity, by providing decent housing, adequate food, first class transport, education, health care & culture; and fulfilling, well-paid jobs. (7/8)

Rather than in the interests of big money, decisions would be made to secure the future of the planet, leaders would proudly commit to peace, rather than dropping bombs. Imagine not having all of that worry. Socialism is security. There is another way. (8/8)