I hear conservatives create fear out of some socialist ideas but the American govt provides services that are socialist and you wouldn't think of it being communist.

The police system is socialist, it's a service that if privatised would create private armies that only the rich could afford and control. They would only protect some not all.

Firehouses is a socialist instintution. Firefighters used to be exclusive to voluteers but the voluteer only joined to protect their property, they would only put out fires if their house was burn not anyones elses. Also fire codes were non-existent. They would only protect some not all.

The public school system is socialist. In other countries education is not a right; you have to pay to send your child to school. And if you can't afford schooling then you send your child to work or have him or her roam the streets. It would educate some not all.

Public Libraries are socialist. You could read the paper, reseach information, take out a book, and have a quiet place to study. And the cost: FREE!

The Department of Sanitation. Without it you would have to haul your trash away yourself or pay some one else to haul it away and who wants to deal with garbage? Have the govt. do it.


Is is socialism all bad? If you look at the services you take for granted the answer is no.

I am getting sick of hearing all the "socialist" talk and hate mongering that is going on.

You are right on the money.

It's all part of the SCARE tactics but it does not scare me.

Hey wait a second. I have to haul off my trash. Nobody comes and picks it up for me. And I still have to pay taxes for it. I think I'm getting ripped off!

It actually depends on the community you live in. Some pay taxes which cover trash service, others don't and you have to take care of it yourself.

over here, in my little "3rd world country" medical services are provided at low cost or free of charge..for example, if you should fall down and hurt yourself on a city sidewalk, the ambulance comes for you, treats you takes you to the hospital (if necessary)...and the cost??? ZERO..you dont have to "prove" you are eligible, no need to show any id..so even if you are a foreigner you get the same treatment...
now the rich people who can afford their own doctors, and have their own health insurance (yep we have rich people here too),do not use the services opting for their own private medical services....