evolvaer t1_j9ii2ey wrote
Reply to comment by failure_of_a_cow in The harms of gentrification | The exclusion of poorer people from their own neighbourhoods is not just a social problem but a philosophical one by ADefiniteDescription
Financial conquest is violence.
Mparker15 t1_j9jkubc wrote
I don't know how you are getting down voted for this. Pricing people out of their homes into unknown and probably worse living situations is definitely a violent act. And if you stay in your home or apartment after eviction the state will physically and violently remove you.
evolvaer t1_j9l730f wrote
Life long propaganda from living within the imperial core will give people automatic negative reactions to socialist teachings.
Its interesting when you reframe the violence of protests burning down institutions as in fact an act of self defense against the harm and violence perpetrated by institutions to the detriment of people.
Food and shelter insecurity is violence, as surely as an act of physical aggression.
Mparker15 t1_j9l7rmb wrote
All these misguided comments caused me to reflect about how the world's 3 biggest industries are financial services, construction, and real estate, which all use housing as one of their main commodities. The monetary interests of these industries are so prevalent that many people cannot see them for the scam they are and immediately shut down any discussion of any alternative.
ValyrianJedi t1_j9jjny5 wrote
What definition are you using?
evolvaer t1_j9l7c16 wrote
A good question, answered by another question.
When you define violence, what are you defining it as?
Food and shelter insecurity is how I define violence, as it leads to unwarranted suffering.
ValyrianJedi t1_j9lbig4 wrote
I've never seen a definition of violence that didn't involve a physical act of harming someone
evolvaer t1_j9mqw1v wrote
Is hunger not a physical act of harming some one?
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