Author supports political party LFI

An author has publicly committed to political engagement, stating that silence in the face of current issues amounts to taking a position. The author, who has spent twenty years writing about power, domination, fear, resistance, and societal change, has chosen to support the political party LFI (La France insoumise) led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Reasons for political support

This decision is based on the party's commitment to ecological planning, public services, cultural support, and social equity. The author emphasizes the importance of ecology, arguing that the current approach, which focuses on individual actions like recycling, does not address the systemic issues of resource depletion.

Public services as essential

The author also stresses the importance of public services such as healthcare, education, and justice, drawing from personal experiences of struggling to have rights recognized. They argue that these services are not burdens but essential components of civilization.

Culture's role in society

Furthermore, the author discusses the role of culture in society, noting that artists and cultural institutions often spend more time on survival than on creation. They argue that culture is crucial for maintaining a human society, especially during difficult times, and that heritage must be alive and welcoming of diverse voices and ideas.

Critique of economic model

On the social question, the author criticizes the current economic model, where a wealthy country has people working hard yet still struggling to make ends meet. They argue that this is a political choice rather than a natural law and that other choices can be made.

Political landscape and alternatives

The author also addresses the political landscape, noting that while the National Rally (RN) is leading in opinion polls, the question is who can offer a strong alternative. They find Mélenchon's program, which includes a rupture from the current model, to be aligned with the society they wish to defend.

Author's personal stance

The author acknowledges that Mélenchon is not without errors but questions whether his proposals align with the desired society on issues such as ecology, public services, redistribution of wealth, culture, democracy, and the need for a new model.

Commitment to citizenship

The author concludes that they are not only an author but also a citizen committed to their country and refuses to separate these roles. They acknowledge that this stance may cause some readers to stop reading them but prefer to lose some readers than to not be able to look themselves in the mirror.

Call to engagement

They encourage readers to read, check, discuss, and argue, but to free themselves from debilitating clichés and conditioned reflexes.