Lessen the Ripoff

While the second motion explains itself, it is necessary to explain the meaning of the words "redistribution of wealth" and "fairer distribution of wealth". They may conjure up in some minds visions of heavily increased taxation and greater Government handouts at the lower end of the social scale. While such transfers are clearly necessary. Values Party policy stresses the decentralisation of Government. In the line with this Terry pointed out that redistribution lends to mean greatly increased total worker control over particular means of production, diminishing the importance of the rip-off capitalist.

To the hard liners of the left wing, such notions may appear as liberal or token socialism. But it is a lot more than token — Values is to a large extent still working out us specific goal and policies and from this basis can debate many policies it now has, and use it as a guide for future developments. As one delegate said "This is basic to the philosophy of the party".

Other delegates were not so impressed with the motions. Two proposed that the matter was ill-thought out and should be referred to the newly formed regional council, which was established after an hours debate, ten minutes of which was spent on arguing the merits of alternative names — forum, council, or executive?

Jesus! What will the Bourgeoise think of next...