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Communists don’t believe in eternal damnation. Those who were once right wing should be welcomed if they become socialists. Those who make mistakes & repent should be forgiven. In the 30s the Communist line was never abandoned workers to fascism, our view is scientific not moral.
We welcome converts, yes even people who may have been fascists because we understand scientifically why fascism takes hold among workers. Communists have always accepted people who were once the enemy. Education is a hallmark of our practice. Any worker is welcome.
Anyone who knew anything about class struggle knows you have to go to where the workers are, that includes the reactionary blocs—convince those you can, struggle against those you can’t but always be open to honest repentance. It is a victory for us to have converts.
Those who openly say “I was once reactionary but I understand that view was mistaken and I have adopted a socialist view” should be applauded. To be able admit mistakes and correct them is a core part of the Marxist Leninist practice—Lenin spoke of this ceaselessly.
So no I don’t think we should shun these people or mock them or act as if they have some eternal black spot. Such a view is not materialist. That doesn’t mean these people instantly become your best friends but we must give them a chance. +1 socialist = -1 reactionary. A win.
