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Because at its very base it’s conceived in violation of consent.
“From each according to his capacity” is the absolute essence of exploitation. Like, there’s no more straightforward way of saying “You look like resources and we’re gonna take everything you have”.
It’s only a “good idea” if you don’t think of people as having free will and the ability to consent. Communism is a great idea if you’re playing Command & Conquer and all your little units exist only to act as pawns in your game.
...This is bait, right? It has to be, right? It's such a profoundly ridiculous statement that it can't possibly be anything else.
I don't think there is a more straightforward way of saying you believe some people deserve more than others.
is that not what taxes are? not being facetious, just genuinely trying to understand the difference
The pawn analogy is a little misplaced.
Capitalism is effectively the bishops, rook, and knight exploiting profit from the pawns. The king and queen exploiting everyone in the pyramid beneath them.