[skeet]

I hate to just agree with the bluntness of Andy but he hit it on the head. You are talking redistribution of wealth. Hate to say it but That is not socialism at all. That is basically communism. I agree that the somewhat primitive tribes in those locales do share and share alike although you really didn't go far enough looking at them. They do that mainly for one reason..survival as a group. Also another thing you don't state although i am sure you know it but everyone works that can work. Even the ones who cannot do much still contribute what they can. I don't mind helping those who are unable to work..but giving the able even a living "wage" for doing nothing goes against the grain. I feel anyone who tries to make something of themselves by going to school and learning something to make a better living should NOT have his income taxed to take care of thos who don't even try. Evidently you have a business of your own..If you have an employee do you share the profits of the business with him equally? Even if he doesn't work as hard as you? I doubt it but if you do I commend you. If not then I feel I. should say this..according to your statements you are saying you should. As you didn't answer the question about welfare trying to confuse the issue by talking of a living wage I would still like to see your feelings on that. Should people that are able to work be made to work on projects for the common good to earn their welfare? Now when it comes to the Constitution the Bill of Rights are inviolable in my opinion. The liberals pass laws to get around them but that is our fault for not watching who we elect. Why should we have to give up rights just because people think it is best for us? Now do you feel that people who contribute nothing and just live off the dole (the ones able to work) should be able to vote? If so tell me why. Please don't confuse this issue with living wage ideas etc. I don't feel that a living wage for everyone is the same amount. I also don't think you do although you seem to want to do as Robin Hood did and take from the rich and give to the poor. Possibly a commendable idea given the circumstances of that story. But is that the scenario we are living in this country? I really don't think so