Today I was presented with the task of writing my hopes for the future generations of Canadians. Somehow I got on the topic of Communism. So, I undertake the great task of using huge words and throwing them togeather for my Persuasive essay. I need to get up there and harp about the greatness of communism (I can’t deny a challenge) for at least 5 minutes. Boy, this is going to be fun. So far it’s centered on equality, democracy = capitalism, and well I don’t have a third point yet :(. Aww well
So you are definately not a communist and you are defending it for the sake of a challenge? That’s totally horrorshow, baby! Are you a member of the debate team? If not, consider it. IMO, there is no way to get smarter faster than formal debating.
If you’re up to a challenge, I suggest you make defending the Khmer Rouge your third point: killing off everybody old enough to remember the old way of life in order to institute a workers’ (peasants’ ?) paradise is a good trade-off. Would you take it? I bet you can defend it.
For those of you who aren’t part of one or never tried formal debating it really helps you think much better, write essays, learn to command the English language much better. C’mon, there’s nothing wrong with it.
You could also make a point that with equality & fair distribution of goods there would be a reduction in crime. There’s not much point in stealing someone’s TV when you already have one. And who could you sell it to if everyone else has one?
Granted this theory would never happen but you may be able to fool some of your classmates.
Don’t worry about the proper spelling of “tovarisch;” remember, you’re using the wrong alphabet anyway, so it’s a transliteration at best! Have fun enlightening the masses…
