points. When Compassion became industrialized, it does not matter whether it is private or governmental, they do not want to lose their customers. Does anyone ever consider this fact? or Do they consider the extreme damage that the Compassion Industry will do to our society? Like I have said before, "Compassion is burdened with as much irresponsibility as it motivates good deeds." I know with you I am preaching to the choir, but maybe someone else will read my posts and think. And yes, I am horrible about rambling on when I am writing in real time or talking. Apr 23 2012: Krisztian. Socialism is by definition mixed. Look it up. Your next point, 'socialism is a drag' is not an argument. I understand however, it was probably a major drag in Hungary while you were growing up and clearly its scarred you for life, but had you grown up in Berlin instead, you might beat a different drum. Please broaden your horizons just a little. RE your comment on the 19th century American social system; you lose credibility with that idea. How about these points WAY BACK THEN; 1, Prosperity was acquired through the violation of the property rights of the nations already occupying the land. 2. Prosperity was acquired through slavery. 3. Prosperity was acquired through the exploitation of child labour and women's labour. Still happy to point to this place and period in history as a perfect utopia for your ideology? Frankly I think you were doing