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As Marxists we must find the material truth behind any terminology, historical event and such.

For example, a highly misused word is "Freedom". Freedom by itself has a noble meaning but it also has a class character. Technically in Capitalism we are free yes: to be exploited, to be frustrated and to vote now and then for some bourgeoisie politicians not bothering with mass-opinion.

While we as people want "real" freedom. That means that we want political and economical say in matters. We want to be in control of both. We want to be "free" from exploitation and we want to be "free" from a ruling class dictating and controling every part of our lives. This is the class character of our "freedom".

The bourgeoisie has the freedom in their hands now in most countries. They have the "freedom" to exploit, control and dictate things to us. They have the "freedom" to send the police or army against us when we get organised. When is the time of "our" freedom?