“Socialists like Moore living in denial”

Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009

http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/list/news/opinion/letters/

I read with some amusement Brian Moore’s response to my letters in which he says I am guilty of stereotyping socialist as communists and fascists. Moore and his fellow socialists like to live in denial. In fact, fascism and communism are forms of socialism.

What really got me laughing is that Moore believes you have more freedom under socialism. Does he honestly believe when he says that “it is not the government that takes care of the populace, but it is his/her fellow citizens and co-workers who create the policies and conditions for its community.” Is that a fact Mr. Moore? Then why is it under socialist governments such as Cuba, Venezuela and China the states runs everything, the people have fewer rights?

My amusement soon turned to anger when Moore made the statement that capitalism causes the death of 12 million people each year, and yet he doesn’t explain the connections. He also blames capitalism for 50 million people living in poverty. Of course, he doesn’t mention the welfare system that has kept people living in poverty, giving them no desire to improve their lot in life. And, of course, personal responsibility has nothing to do with what a person does with his or her life.

Capitalism does have its problems, but on the other hand there is no benefit to socialism. To be overly dependant on the state or the community like Moore suggests is not a good thing. There is little or no chance for a person to make something of themselves. I have said it once and I will say it again, if socialism is so wonderful then why are people fleeing from those countries to come to the United States?

I am still waiting for an answer.

Peter Stathis

Spring Hill