[Joe C.]

IMHO .... Capitalism is great! You know, "No risk, no reward", "Fortune favors the bold", and all that stuff. However, to prevent greed, there is a need for business regulation. No monopolies, regulation of public utilities, etc. But socialism? That's when the government pays people to do nothing, whether it's through laziness or lack of education, or disability. I'm a firm believer in contributing my efforts to success. If I work hard for myself, then I should benefit. If I work hard, should the government take my benefits and give them to someone who doesn't or won't work? I don't think so. I could go on..... welfare programs should be temporary, and not continue through several generations of the same families. In a capitalist society, any social programs should have a short time frame. Remember ..... You can't make the weak stronger by weakening the strong.