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> Marx's theory is completely antithetical to economic freedom, which is a basic freedom recognized in most modern democratic nation

Writing that is interpreted as wrong or having ideas that aren't modern, does not constitute a harm to a society.

> So yeah, if anything we should wonder why Marx's teachings weren't declared unconstitutional earlier.

Constitutions outline powers. They do not dictate morality. How ideas can be unconstitutional by existence, is something to wonder about.



It’s easy, if it’s against the constitution you can ban it.


You cannot ban ideas by fiat. This is a fool's errand.

Star Trek has articulated some common wisdom, succinctly.

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* Have you ever fought an idea, Picard? It has no weapon to destroy, no body to kill.


You are right. And I like the Star Trek quote.


"The court believes that the Marxist theory adopted by Masch aims not just for reforms but for revolution through violence."

Then adds that the dictatorship of the proletariat "inevitably excludes other population groups".

Then Michael Hopp (of Masch) says this is a misunderstanding and that Marx "emphasized that the means of change must be adapted to the historical situation." But of course doesn't say the concept of the dictatorship of the proletariat is wrong, because he's a Marxist and he can't. It all reminds me of how the word of God in the bible is reinterpreted for modern sensibilities to be less smity and jealous and more inclusive. "What Marx really meant, in a modern context, is ..."

And fair enough, in a way. They sound harmless.




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