Anarchism: the Path to Freedom and Self-Determination (poem)

"Think globally, act locally."
Pundits told us to embrace this
with open heart, but what did it get us?
Homelessness has gripped our cities,
and with tacit approval of DEA
by Ottawa, gang-related crime has risen.
In response, the social fascists support
harsh treatment of gang-related violence.
Yet this does nothing to solve that violence;
it merely perpetuates oppression of the poor.

"Think locally, act globally."
This is the response of rich social capitalists,
who pour money into poor countries,
sacrificing environmental sustainability
for profit, which is just laundering
money best spent on relieving homelessness and poverty.
If Ottawa was really concerned about the poor,
then how come it has dumped the problem on the provinces?
If each province was truly concerned
about the plight of the poor,
then why does it not protest the myths
perpetuated by the media?

It's a waste of money to criminalize poverty,
yet that is what the State has done.
It digs its heels at relieving oppression
of the mentally ill, and perpetuates
a class warfare mentality among its people.
Yet should we rise to challenge the State,
what guarantees do we have to be treated right,
and not be discounted as "kooks" or worse,
treated like criminals or even, terrorists?

So I'd rather think and act locally,
but remember the plight of the minorities
whose blood was spilled for freedom
and self-determination.
Forget nationalism - its legacy threatens freedom.
Forget socialism - within its heart hides fascism.
Forget state democracy - fascists have perverted its cause.
Thus, anarchism - which supports the family and the tribe -
is the only path to true freedom and self-determination.