Amos - I agree that socialism can, if allowed to run rampant, suffocate the incentive for the individual but I also believe that when it comes to health, education and welfare, it insures stability and equal opportunity. Which aspects of society do you think should be governed by socialist ideals?

I also think that socialism might work well given the opportunity, just like democracy might work well if given the opportunity. Lets face it, corruption and greed always seem to invade when the ideal becomes political reality. I wish someone would come up with a workable balance. I also wish that when politicians lie, cheat and steal they would face harsh courts of law and not merely lose their jobs.