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Everyone does not deserve the same amount of money

Posted by: Dan on December 16, 1997 at 18:06:59:

In Reply to: Your own, of course. posted by Simon Kongshoj on December 12, 1997 at 18:16:06:

: Socialism is philosophically speaking, humanist. The centre of socialism is the human being, not the capital.

: Therefore, the logical answer to your question is that you decide.

: The planned economy system makes sure that everyone receives approximately the same amount of money.

This is where I have the largest problem with "your" theory. Everyone does not deserve the same amount of money. All work is not equally valued and all levels of effort should not be equally rewarded. I believe this to be my fundamental (Im opening myself up, using that word arent I?) problem with socialism/communism. If anyone can explain to me how all work/effort is equal so everyone should get the same allotment of money or stuff or whatever they're handing out, then we can start an interesting conversation. Im not even bringing up the motivation factor that goes along with this equal pay theory.

So here is the challenge, I guess. Big evil companies = bad, fine I'll buy it. America bashing = good, love it for whatever reason is dreamed up BUT explain how all work is equal, explain how all effort is equal in a real world way. Explain why Castro is well fed while the rest of his country is starving in a communist country! Explain how the imperialist dogs have been able to swing that.


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