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[โ€“] SaltSong@startrek.website -1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The government gives the working class a way to have their grievances heard and addressed in a way other than starting a rebellion.

Yes, it serves to keep the powerful in power, but that's irrelevant to my point. It also serves to make sure the little people get taken care of well enough that we don't kill the ones in power.

For a more specific example, see unions. The alternative to unions is plant managers getting killed.

[โ€“] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I think you just made my point. The rich designed a system where they trade complacency for the illusion of control. And they didn't have to give up any meaningful amount of power.