"Sander deWaal" wrote in message
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"Michael McKelvy" said:

George doesn't seem to get that the one of the major reasons for the
success
of the U.S. is the fact that we have such low taxes compared to other
countries.

Believe it or not, but it's entirely possible that this line of
thinking will breed an entire new generation of communists...


Not if they look around for sucessful implementation of such a system.

It is my opinion that a civilized society should look after the basic
needs all of its members, including the weak/poor/sick etc.

It is my opinion that people need to be respnsible for themselves and taking
care of the weak, the poor, the sick, is up to the individual and those who
wish to voluntarily contribute to whatever charities provide services for
them.

By basic needs I mean food, water, education, housing, medical help,
energy etc.
Yes, there will always be people who will take advantage of such a
system, but does this fact outweigh the benefits for many others?

It doesn't outweigh the fact that the only way government can do it by
force.

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Sander de Waal
" SOA of a KT88? Sufficient. "