Abolish Quote by Roger Nash Baldwin
“I am for socialism, disarmament, and, ultimately, for abolishing the state itself... I seek the social ownership of property, the abolition of the propertied class, and the sole control of those who produce wealth. Communism is the goal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Declaration of Principles, 1930
Advocates a stateless society where workers collectively own production, rejecting private property and hierarchy.
In simple terms: Communism seeks to abolish the state and private ownership.
Key Takeaway
Support collective ownership and equality.
Themes
politics
economics
socialism
anarchism
equality
Mood
serious
hopeful
determined
Type
theoretical
ideological
manifesto
When to use this quote
- political activism
- labor organizing
- academic discussion
- policy debate
Key Concepts
class struggle
state abolition
collective ownership
economic democracy
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to state structures?
- How can equality be achieved without coercion?
A Different Perspective
Implementation faces resistance from entrenched interests and may risk authoritarianism.
