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Responsibility for your own lives and destiny. Instead, socialism promotes the government's good will towards people. Can the government truly address YOUR interests better than you? A socialist argues capitalism takes power from the common man, yet the small businesses, run by regular citizens forms a very large portion of the American economy. That doesn't sound bad to me.

In reference to socialism in Europe, I view huge pension programs, healthcare and education programs as forms of socialism. Would I necessarily disagree 100% with their actions? Not really, but I would rather see the people take the power, instead of the government. I suppose my view of the government is similiar to that of the EPA: having the best intentions is overwhelmed by beauracracy and gross mismanagement. Do I hate them? No, but they sure as heck could do a better job.

This country has too much opportunity for one NOT to do well in all aspects of life. Why anyone would resort to redistribution of wealth is beyond me...

just my opinion, once again,
jurgen