Iam not, and never have been a communist. Having said that, I encountered the communist dictum early in life-"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need". I still haven't heard a logical argument which can convince me that this isn't a valid and humane statement which has its roots in decency. Those who try to negate the sentiment by pointing to the "needs' of ne-er-do-wells and slackers, have their objections confounded by the first six words. Sadly, as the majority have pointed out, humans are a fickle bunch, and will always in the end do what they perceive to be to their personal benefit, even if it adversely affects the lives of others. Hypocricy exists in politics as in all walks of life. As Rabbie Burns once said "Facts are cheils that winna ding"--in other words, we'll damn-well have to live with it. Ms Abbot's constituents have the right to vote; they should know what to do when the time comes.