Young Americans need to learn communism’s true history
Socialism is gaining ground, particularly among younger adults. It is sometimes modified with the word “democratic,” as in the name Democratic Socialists of America, but the modification is lipstick on a pig. Socialism and communism spring from the same desire to elevate government over family.
TL;DR
- Socialism and communism are seen as ideologies that prioritize government over family.
- Florida is implementing a History of Communism Standards curriculum in public schools.
- Communism is associated with catastrophic failures and immense human suffering, with estimates of over 100 million deaths.
- Younger adults (18-34) show a growing positive view of "democratic" socialism and communism.
- The article argues that communism deserves the same historical scrutiny as slavery due to its death toll.
- Florida, under Governor Ron DeSantis, is at the forefront of confronting this ideological trend.
- The fight against communism is presented as ongoing and potentially losable, with public schools as a key battleground.