The death toll of capitalism is much, much higher than any of us can imagine. We should aim to have the most peaceful revolution possible, but we also should be realistic, and I know for a fact that the ruling class aren't going to go without a fight. We can starve them out, I believe, for the most part, but yeah, there will definitely be death and suffering, I can't deny that. But a lot of people are dying NOW. And for nothing. We can at least die trying to make a better world. That's something I'm willing to die for.

Socialist states have had a great track record in improving living conditions as compared to previous systems.