Violence and war are hardest on the poor. As for the wealthy, their bank accounts get more healthy. Profit over life weighs heavily on the side of strife. Can we sacrifice enough stuff to pay the price of peace?

Economy

free verse · 2023 · shared 11 Sep · 3 comments · 14 likes

free verse · 11 Sep
3 comments · 14 likes

warprofiteering

Temporary C.

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justJay 11 Sep

thank you for keeping this fire going.i think we need to make them afraid of us, unfortunately. or at least afraid they will lose their wealth and power.

Wolf-in-a-Hoodie 11 Sep

I agree with @justJay . Power should always fear the crowd around the Guillotine, or else they are unchecked. Thanks for your thought provoking words. 🙌🖤🐺

Temporary C. artist 11 Sep

Thanks. I feel strongly we need to remember who creates conflict and violence, who profits from it, and who suffers the most. It’s not really