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[Wolfie]

The Rues as stated in the last thread:

Right, a few rules before we start this time. No flaming. No intolerance of anybody else's viewpoint. No deciding you don't like the topic, and trying to tell people what they can discuss. This goes for everybody from now on.

Other than that, enjoy your discussion

[Dantrag]

I don't think pure equality is good. When I use the word 'equality' I use it to mean 'equal opportunity'. If everyone is forced to be the same, then there is no motivation to better yourself or anyone else around you; you all have to be the same. There needs to be equal opportunity so that people that want to work hard and better themselves can, while those that don't care, or do just enough to get by can stay exactly where they keep themselves.

That's why, despite all its drawbacks, I support capitalism. Socialism merely makes people realize that they are going to make the same amount of money no matter what they do, so they are going to do far less than they would were they under the rod of an employer threatening to fire or cut pay. With socialism, your job is guaranteed no matter what the hell you do, because you have no boss, you have an equal. So one bad worker leads to more and more, and soon, productivity is down the toilet, leaving the economy in the sewers.

For an excellent explanation of my point, I suggest reading the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind.