RE: Classless society [was: Dean Baker on immigration
Carl Remick wrote:
From: Wojtek Sokolowski sokol@jhu.edu
To wrap it up, I argued - and still stand by it - that divisions into distinct groups of unequal status and power are endemic to human societies, and hoping to eradicate these divisions and inequalities is unrealistic, utopian and naïve.
Hoping to eradicate these divisions and inequalities may be unrealistic, utopian and naïve, but I would say it is also necessary. My premise is that offered by the philosopher Peggy Lee: “Is that all there is?”
It might be impossible to “eradicate” class divisions, but we sure could reduce them. Lively unions, civilized welfare states, and quality public education would take us pretty far down that road.
Doug