The lack of support and awareness for the homeless population is clear evidence that the government is apathetic towards those who are most in need. Homeless people across Australia, of all ages, races and genders alike, have been deprived of necessities such as food, water, shelter, clothes, sanitation, healthcare and good health in general. The sad reality for these people is that once you fall through the cracks of society, the government no longer cares. Many of these innocent people, who would normally go on to live successful and happy lives, are now forced to bear the physical and mental scars forced upon them by capitalism. They are forced to live miserably in a cardboard box on the street, while others live in their luxurious mansions without even a single thought for those who may be struggling.

“As Communists and more importantly as decent human beings, it is important for us to continue to fight for those who suffer so greatly at the hands of capitalism and our government”

My experience at the Adelaide street kitchen has made this all too clear. Many of the people who arrive at the kitchen wear dirty old clothes and a sad expression. It is only when they talk to us and are provided with some food that they seem to brighten up a bit. I find it amazing how happy something as simple as a conversation and a meal can make people and it is deeply saddening that these people are often deprived of something as simple as this. It is clear that everyone who comes to the kitchen leaves grateful and much happier than they were when they first arrived. Something that is also quite surprising, is that often the people who come to our kitchen, the people who possibly haven’t eaten in days, tell us “that’s enough,” when the container is only half full. It is surprising that those who have a good reason to be a little greedy decide not to be, but those who live in luxury and seem to have everything only seem to want more. Doesn’t that tell you something about our society?