A.B.C. OF ANARCHISM snows how much more sensible and simpler life would be under Anarchism than now. The truth is, present life is impractica~ complex and confused, and not satisfactory from any point of view. That is why there is so much misery and discontent. The worker is not satisfied ; nor is the master happy in his constant anxiety over "bad times " involving loss of property and power. The spectre of fear for. to-morrow dogs the steps of poor and rich alike. Certainly the worker has nothing to lose by a change from govern~ ment and capitalism to a condition of no government, of Anarchy. The middle classes are almost as uncertain of their existence as the workers. They are dependent upon the goodwill of the manufac• turer and wholesaler, of the large combines of industry and capital, and they Are always in danger of bankruptcy and ruin. Even tne big capitalist has little to lose by the changing of the present-day system to one of Anarchy, for under the latter every one would be assured of his living and comfort; the fear of com• petition would be eliminated with the abolition of private ownership. .tvery one would have full and unhindered opportunity to live and enjoy his life to the utmost of his capacity. _ Add to this the consciousnessof peace and harmony ; the feeling that comes with freedom from financial or material worries; the realisation that you are in a friendly world with no envy or business rivalry to disturb your mind ; in a world of brothers; in an atmosphere of liberty and general welfare. It is almost impossibl,eto conceive of the wonderful opportunities which would open up to man in a society of Communist Anarchism. The scientist could fully devote himself to his beloved pursuits, without being harassed about his daily bread. The inventor would find every facility at his disposal to benefit humanity by his discoveries and inventions. The writer, the poet, ~e artist-all would rise on the wings of liberty and social harmony to greater heights of attainment. Only then would justice and right come into their own. Do not underestimate the role of these sentiments in the life of man or nation. We do not live by bread alone. True; existence is not possible without opportunity to satisfy our physical needs. But the gratification of these by no means constitutes all of life. Our present system of civilisation has, by disinheriting millions, made the belly the centre of the universe, so to speak. But in a sensible society, with plenty for all, the matter of mere existence, the security of a livelihood would be considered self-evident and free as the air is for all. The feelings of human sympathy, of justice and right 24 Biblioteca G:no Bianco
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