I thought the drive to stem the declining profit rate of the capitalist system was behind the political and moral crisis of our time. Is this not true, or am I missing something?

Maceo Dixon
Atlanta, Georgia
 
 
Social Security II
Of the two monthly checks both received early in the month, the Social Security check brings me more money. The threat of privatization of social security is a threat to me.

The way that I understand it, whenever the stock market goes down the size of my Social Security check would also go down.

However, I have read nothing about just what is this privatization of Social Security. It would be convenient if you would write me about just what it is. Then I could explain it to my friends. Kindly write soon,

Albert B. Thurston
Yonkers, New York
 
 
Appreciates accuracy
Please find enclosed a $5 check for an introductory sub to Perspectiva Mundial. Also enclosed is a $100 check for the Militant/PM fund drive.

A few comments:

First, I’ve always appreciated the Militant’s accuracy. So I especially appreciate it when you correct errors—Miami Pact “reformist,” Haiti, women’s rights. It’s another sign of the Militant’s seriousness.

Second, the “Discussion with Our Readers” column is very useful.

Third, can you put a “forward this article to a friend” button on articles on the web site? It would make it much easier to do just that—send an article to a friend.

Finally, why don’t you advertise Perspectiva Mundial in the Militant and online? I had to look through four issues before I found an ad with the latest subscription price.

Phil Norrris
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
 
 
Greetings from Venezuela
Warm greetings from Venezuela to the editorial staff of the Militant and Perspectiva Mundial. Although we don’t communicate frequently, we follow your magazine closely on the Internet. The articles on Venezuela about SIDOR [the country’s main steel works in Bolívar state] are very good. We continue to fight for the revolutionary process in spite of adversity and the fascist intentions of the opposition. We continue to do our small part to aid the president of the republic in his effort to help the most dispossessed of Venezuela and the world. The executive committee of SUTISS [the steelworkers union] sends greetings to the editorial staff and collaborators of the magazine.

Your friend,

Carlos Valdez
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela

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