Posted: Apr 01, 2014 2:31 am
Beatsong wrote:Socialism is not based on taking and redistributing the wealth of individuals, as you claim. It's based on looking more deeply and honestly at the process by which we associate wealth with individuals in the first place, exactly what's involved in that association and on what basis we choose to continue making it.
Equality is an enlightened step too far for many people who in their heart of hearts believe that the top dogs should own all the riches, possess all the power, and lead the pack while lesser, weaker dogs should have nothing and do what they are told.