Dear John,
Thank you for reaching me through the letter that I received regarding your predicament. I am Karl Marx, and I am deeply concerned about what you are going through. Through your missive, it appears that you are alienated, and I empathize with you regarding your predicament. Essentially, you lack the power that would change your fortunes. Power is something that I hold dear and is critical in the emancipation of humans. Therefore, I will let you know how you can gain and share this critical element.
It can be noted that class stratification has apparent and significant economic aspects directly related to status and political affiliation. To find resolutions to challenges faced by the current generation, one must appreciate the fact that societies are prearranged in hierarchical structures of dominion and subordination. In this respect, power stands out as a critical factor in defining the relationships within society. Therefore, society is characterized by constant conflict between the various groups (Marx, Engels, and Smelser, 1973).
My take on economic determinism has been described well in your letter. There is no doubt that economic aspects play a critical role in shaping the character of the various societal institutions. In your letter, it seems that those in power do not listen to you and your generation. You indicate that you have no power to fight back against the repressive regime, and you are left to keep hoping for your rightful time (AZLyrics.com, 2012). I have no doubts that you can achieve the power that you need if only you can mobilize your generation against the repressive regime.
I envisioned a dialectical process that was characterized by class struggle. This is aimed at ensuring that the powerless take control of the system that is dominant. You talk of the political class being corrupt, and not heeding your preferences. This has to change. For change to happen, you need to gain power over the control of the system. This will only happen if you take an initiative, as opposed to waiting for things to change by themselves. I want to inspire you into initiating a revolution that will emancipate you and your generation. This is one sure way of attaining power that is vital for you and your generation to change the situation (Marx, Engels, and Smelser, 1973).
In the letter that was sent to me, I noticed that you are living in a generation that is characterized by class structure. There are those in power and those who are being led. You indicate that you belong to the powerless class, and you are not willing to take an initiative that will ensure equal distribution of power (AZLyrics.com, 2012). However, I would like to bring to your notice that things do not come easy. You must not give up and remain hopeful that things will change.
You and your generation should take it upon yourselves and assert your claim. Those in authority shall never heed to your demands unless you revolt. The revolution will guarantee you and your generation a classless society in what I referred to as “the inevitable communism” (Marx, Engels, and Smelser, 1973). My brother, in my submission, I urge you to initiate a revolution that will bring equality in power-sharing.
I have had to talk to you in this way because you need assistance on how to gain power. This is because you sounded hapless in your missive, waiting for the world to change. The change should begin with you and your generation. Power is defined in terms of authority and material well-being. In your fight, these elements should be shared equally to ensure the world changes the way you would want. I am sorry I have to wind up, but I hope you will get the power that you need most.
Yours sincerely,
Karl Marx.
References
AZLyrics.com. 2012. “John Mayer Lyrics“. Web.
Marx, Karl, Friedrich Engels, and Neil J. Smelser. 1973. On society and social change. Chicago: The university of Chicago press.