I am getting a bit sick of the lunatic right who use the term "socialism" as an insult. Socialism is a fine and dignified philosphy that allows the dignity of each human individual, and supposes that no human should be allowed to fall blow a decent standard. Those who demean it would have us all as pigs grubbing in the trough with the most unpleasant getting the most swill. It is that cast of mind that justifies violent revolution against the exploiters. They have taken by force or fraud from the poor for generations. Let those who have sown the wind reap the whirlwind.