Socialism and communism

[Kasz216]

Xeta said:

Kasz216 said:

Additionally things like universal healthcare, unemployment etc. are often seen as socialist since while everyone in theory has equal access to these programs in practice there is a decently sized group of people who are paying in to it who would never find themselves in need of such a program.

 

You mean like with insurance?

Not really... because you can opt out of insurance.

If I live in Omaha I sure as heck don't need typhoon insurance for example.

There are tons of programs that people pay for that will never effect them... some of which they are excluded from using anyway.

Some people feel it's inappropriate for the government to put into place programs that only some can ever qualify for when all put money in the pot so to speak.