A delusion

The essayist, author, and political commentator Charles Krauthammer was criticized many times but deliberately, except in few special occasions, did not respond to any of them. It is pointless and does not promote the exchange of viewpoints. I wish our local writers would subscribe to that as do I.

Dr Krauthammer was quadriplegic. Paralyzed at a young age he went on to become a physician/psychiatrist and father.

Colin Powell’s life story is one of raising himself from at best ordinary circumstances in addition to insults of racism and became a powerful and deeply admired American.

Henry Hearns of our community has written his life story in a book worth reading. It can be obtained online.

Growing up on a Mississippi plantation a descendent of slaves he faced many difficult obstacles, including racism, to become one of the most beloved and respected residents of the Antelope Valley.

In college I met a fellow student paralyzed in an auto accident as a teenager. Living in a wheelchair he went on to become a skilled physician and family man having passed away recently.

Each of these are examples of persons of individual initiative. There are many millions more that we all of are aware of. The key word is individual living within a free, if flawed, society.

Socialism is a theory that advocates that the production and distribution of goods should be owned or regulated by the community in general. European nations with extensive social programs are based on capitalism and individualism, not socialism and collectivism.

Marxism/Communism is perhaps the most virulent, malignant and destructive form of socialism. It has always failed and made societies and the people themselves worse off. It has already morally bankrupted itself and has proven to be an economic and spiritual fallacy. It is a simple-minded delusion.

John Manning

Palmdale