From: brumback-AT-ncgate.newcollege.edu
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 21:45:13 -0700
Subject: Re: M-I: Reformism or sectarianism ?  (Ben replies to Louis  Proyect)


Here's a question for you: what exactly is "reformism"? Is it reformist to
advocate for women's rights, and to work for things like equal pay? Is it
reformist to work for increases in pay and benefits? For the rights of labor
unions? For affirmative action? For the environment?

Because none of these issues, when won, would constitute a "revolution." But
they would benefit the people that they benefit, and it is better to have
more rights, more choices, rather than fewer. Also, working for and winning
issues like these can help us believe that we can change our lives -- that
you can fight city hall. Many people who realize that capitalism is an
inefficient, destructive, and unjust economic system have absolutely no hope
for anything else, because it all seems so overwhelming.

Reform may not be revolution, but it can help create revolution. And I don't
see how revolution can be created without it.

Best regards,

Nancy



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