Honestly though, why insist on symbols that remind people of the shitty jobs that they hate? I mean obviously socialism is largely about the rights of the working person, but I think most workers don't consider or don't want to consider their workplace as a major part of their identity. Overemphasizing people's status as laborers, even to remind them of their unappreciated and undercompensated value, seems like it could be counterproductive.
We'll always need to work for our bread. Under communism I'll still use my hammer to frame drywall. The difference is I and all other workers will be emancipated. Framing drywall ain't bad, what's bad is the fruits of our labor is stolen from us by capitalists.
Behold the new symbol of communism: 🎧
Honestly though, why insist on symbols that remind people of the shitty jobs that they hate? I mean obviously socialism is largely about the rights of the working person, but I think most workers don't consider or don't want to consider their workplace as a major part of their identity. Overemphasizing people's status as laborers, even to remind them of their unappreciated and undercompensated value, seems like it could be counterproductive.
We'll always need to work for our bread. Under communism I'll still use my hammer to frame drywall. The difference is I and all other workers will be emancipated. Framing drywall ain't bad, what's bad is the fruits of our labor is stolen from us by capitalists.