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Edited by Mad Max:
9/27/2013 8:24:23 PM
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Can we talk about economic philosophies and politics?
[spoiler]Fair warning - I am by no means an economist, nor have I taken any economic classes outside of the intro classes I had to take in undergrad[/spoiler]
What benefit is it to society to let true capitalism run its course? No government assistance programs, no "hand-outs", not "entitlements." Should we really support the "every man for himself" philosophy?
Isn't it in our best interests, both as a country and as a society, to help those who cannot help themselves? We're only as strong as our weakest link, so don't we all benefit when we help each other?
I understand that a great many don't enjoy paying taxes [or even go so far as to call it "theft"], but doesn't it help us all when we help each other; when we can provide for those who cannot provide for themselves?
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15 RepliesCapitalism doesn't = "doesn't want to help the sick and needy". We just believe in charity, and that helping the poor should be done voluntarily, instead of thru govt coercion. That's why philosophically morality is important, if not essential, in a free society. The price of liberty is vigilance and being virtuous, and learning to take responsibility of our community ourselves. Not to mention money in in the hands of the person who earned it, will usually spend it more wisely and efficiently than some third party elitists like the govt. The economy will boom as well if we take off all the shackles and regulations restraining it.
