Against capitalism

Dear editor:

I can’t help but smile as I see the leaders of the Democrat party rattle their sabers. They are not really running for anything. The truth is that they are running against capitalism.

Capitalism is an economic system in which there is a competitive market that is motivated by profit. Profit allows businesses to hire more workers and pay more taxes. Profit allows businesses to expand and build and create commerce. Those who work are rewarded with more pay and thus they enjoy more creature comforts.

Socialism is a system (proven to be an unworkable theory) in which capitalism is changed to communism and those who work are taxed to reward those who do not work — while the governing class (the ruling class) enjoys being taken care of by those who work. (Sometimes the ruling class is richly rewarded by being given ridiculous book deals and exorbitant speaking fees.)

Currently, in the United States, there are 11 states that have more adults on government handouts than who work.

The Democrats advocate higher taxes so that more government give-a-way programs can buy more votes — thus keeping the governing class (the ruling class) in power and accumulating wealth.

By the way, Robin Hood did not rob from the rich and give to the poor. He robbed from the tax collectors and returned the money to the common people so they could live and enjoy their lives without the government pillaging what they worked hard for to feed their families.

Socialism and Communism have routinely and systematically failed in the past. The Soviet Union collapsed because of it. Greece is bankrupt because of it. Venezuela and Puerto Rico are insolvent because of Socialism.

I wonder how much longer our beloved United States will last?

John Grillo Hot Springs