Stephanie Jones (Edison) Socialism

The definition of Socialism is a theory or system of social reform with contemplates a reconstruction of society, where the distribution of property and labor are more just.  Karl Marx once said “Democracy is the road to Socialism”.  I have a problem with Capitalistic America being described as a Democracy sometimes.  I don’t feel like I am represented.  I feel like there a bunch of little kings in Congress, who express desire is to fatten their wallets and those of their friends.   I don’t think if our country had universal health-care we would suddenly become a Socialist country.  I think that the argument against universal health-care is ludicrous.  I, like most young people like the idea of Socialism.  I think we are a long way off, so don’t freak out Republicans!  I do think we can pick and choose the parts of society where reform needs to happen.  I don’t like extremism even when it applies to something I agree with.  The extreme picture of Socialism could be outright public ownership and redistribution.  I tend to lean towards a more moderate view of socialism.  I want high regulation (take that Wall Street!), protectionism and a better sense of nationalism. 
 

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