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Old 06-30-2010, 01:19 AM   #471
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Originally Posted by KontanKarite View Post
Did the troll seriously just say that because of capitalism we're allowed to dress like idiots and enjoy obscure music?

That's just... insane and completely wrong.

Self expression is much more a cultural or social thing, not exactly a matter of distribution of wealth.
But is is a matter of private enterprise, because niche interests exist only when there is a market for them that can sustain the industry; if the government takes control of industry then it's incredibly unlikely that it will cater to niche interests like goth clothing, which was part of the question about what happens to luxury items in a Marxist state. You would be allowed to wear it, yes, but where will it be produced for you to do so?
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