Dear Middle Class
Here’s a reality check: we, the people, can no longer afford the illusion of programs and services that exist primarily to sustain your lifestyle. At this point, many of these systems are operated in unsustainable ways simply to keep you employed. I understand the difficult decisions you face daily. You’re content—I get it. You want to feel safe, enjoy a good night’s sleep, and wake up with food on your plate and your children’s plates. You want them to be happy and secure as they head off to schools funded by our collective efforts.
Your hope is that once in school, they’ll be safe, cared for, and maybe even learn some basic knowledge. After all, you want them to grow up and live the same life you do—a life that guarantees your long-term safety and security. But the reality is, they’re there because you have to work to sustain this life. The teachers instructing your kids are there not only to educate them but also to keep their own jobs. We hope they’re great teachers who care deeply about your children’s futures. Sometimes they are—but let’s face it, many are simply paying their dues.
You work your 9-to-5 job, even though this schedule barely accommodates your children’s needs. Still, you push through. If you’re lucky, you might even enjoy working with your colleagues in a workplace that feels like family. If not, you grit your teeth and keep going, providing the services that keep your communities running. The schools, daycare centers, hospitals, pet stores, gyms, grocery stores, and retail shops—all exist to ensure you can maintain your “perfect” life.
The fire departments, police forces, and government agencies exist to protect you, your assets, and your vision of a fairy-tale life. But let’s be honest: this life is expensive, and the systems that sustain it are unsustainable.
It’s not that you don’t care; it’s that you’re committed to this setup. You don’t want to be poor, and you certainly don’t want handouts—that’s not what you’re about. After all, you’re the middle class. You work hard for what you have and don’t ask for much. You’re content with just enough to get by.
For those who are fortunate, you get to pick up your kids or meet them at home for dinner. You check in, make sure they’re safe, and ensure everything is in place to do it all over again tomorrow. From Monday to Friday, you repeat the routine, looking forward to the weekend—a time to rest, run errands, and connect with loved ones. Many of you even drag yourselves to worship on Sunday, praying to a higher power for strength and provision to push through another week. You want safety, stability, and the peace of a good night’s rest, free of worry for you and your loved ones.
But here’s the hard truth: your simple life isn’t simple. It costs an extraordinary amount of money, resources, and lives to maintain it all. The extent to which you push governments and leaders to sustain this lifestyle is not sustainable. I’m sorry to break it to you.
We’re not suggesting you become influencers or tech superstars—those are just jobs in this same unsustainable system. The fact is, many jobs, including yours, are becoming redundant in a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence.
I understand it’s hard to imagine a future without the comfort of your current security. Your jobs, and the jobs of your leaders, feel indispensable to this system. God forbid we return to a time when people had to provide their own safety and provisions. But let’s not fall into the trap of romanticizing the past, either. We’re here because we sought freedom from tyranny and injustice, and a future built on peace and security.
So let’s take a moment, as a global collective, to imagine what a truly sustainable future might look like. The truth is, there’s only one option: we need to fundamentally rethink how we live. Turning off the internet might be the first step, but let’s be honest—that’s not going to happen. How else would your governments monitor what’s happening allllllllllllllll….around the world?
The choice is yours. Keep pushing your governments to unsustainable limits to support your middle-class existence, or start imagining something different. Because the way things stand, you can’t afford it—not financially, not environmentally, and not ethically.
I doubt you’ll read this immediately because you’re busy preparing for work again. But maybe you’ll catch up on it in your group chats during the day. After all, are you really working? Probably not.
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