The transformative potential of the right to food

[extractorfan]

Indeed, as recently debated in Sweden, people are no longer citizens. That word is only used when convenient, when spin is required. In every area, we are consumers. No area, even survival itself, is immune.

I hate the term, always have. It's such an ugly word, that really does reflect an ugly side to the culture, but it is somehow seen as good.

[emordnilap]

Sorry, should have posted a link. It's here.

The change from citizen to customer is in my opinion the greatest political shift that has occurred over the past twenty years. … there is an existential difference between being a citizen in a society, and being reduced to a customer on a market. The customer has only one obligation – to pay. … Purchasing power is central. Citizens, however, have the same rights, regardless of how much they earn.

Of course, it's not just ordinary people who are reduced to being commodified. As further down that page a paragraph kicks off:

A Swedish governmental report on ecosystem services...

I must remember that. "Crikey, that rock over there provides a great service, way below the usual market rate."

[vtsnowedin]

Point out in that post where I said get rid of money.

Good one, yes. It's also a bit silly saying someone is not allowed to have adequate nutrition ( due to a lack of)(i.e. money or worse, debt).

That's how I think it reads when you sort through it. If not my apologies. .