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A revolution of the middle class
In conversation with Julia Szarvasy, Lars Mährholz recalls becoming the initiator of the 2014 peace vigils.
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In conversation with Julia Szarvasy, Lars Mährholz recalls becoming the initiator of the 2014 peace vigils. He describes their rapid growth and support from his skydiving community. The central subject is his concept for OPD, an organisation intended to preserve democracy: members would vote on specific issues and choose people to represent their concerns publicly. He presents this as a proposed way to encourage participation between elections. He also advocates demonstrations with clearly defined subjects and responsibility among people with more resources. His call for a revolution of the middle class concerns joint civic action; he explicitly rejects violence and hostility towards groups. Later, the discussion turns to personal contentment, concentration in freefall and continuing personal change. Plans and beliefs remain distinct from evidence of implementation.
Original title: Revolution des Mittelstandes