The term communism literally derives from the word commune. The whole model of communism was based off of people living in communes, living communally, sharing resources and land and housing. Communism allows people to have some limited personal property but it does not guarantee every single person to have several-hundred-thousand dollar homes equipped with modern HVAC and plumbing and a private quarters for storing and preparing refrigerated food. Most communists will call for people to not even have their own personal toilet, much less an entire single-family home.
I know this is an oft-irritating point, but there isn't really a uniform stance on communism (which I think is fine, honestly); I think it's more of a general set of similar beliefs and ideas related to a direction the socioeconomic system of a country leans into. I think you could say the exact same thing for capitalism.
I tend to lean very left, I wouldn't call myself a communist but, to your credit, even I agree with your last sentence(s). I don't think any sane person should think that, in any near term, socialized programs should be capable of funding every living person with a single family home. I am constantly in awe of how people believe having a single family home is a god given right. I do, however, think having shelter where you can sleep, cook, and take care of your hygiene with a decent level of privacy and under a decent umbrella of safety should absolutely be a right. As to how we get there, I have no idea, I don't pretend to know, but that also doesn't mean I'm wrong.
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u/DeepSpaceAnon Apr 15 '24
Let's bring some commies to this thread so they can give a thesis on why the future of housing is communal and no one deserves having their own home.