Socialism is more rational than Capitalism

Thank you.I. Addressing Con's arguments. - Con says that capitalism allows individuals to pursue profit, and compete with each other for people's voluntary exchange. With all do respect, Con is disrespecting all of the impoverished people living today as a result of Capitalism. The poor people now, in the United States of America, are poor BECAUSE OF CAPITALISM. Whenever business is included in Government, the poor man stays poor and the rich man stays rich. Someone who is born poor is most likely going to stay in that social ladder. - Con insists on the (for lack of a better word) "cheap" arguments that Socialism has killed MILLIONS of people. I can also name MILLIONS of deaths capitalism is responsible for. If the con could, we should refrain from such childish arguments about death. In ANY government millions will die. We are debating what is more rational, not what government kills more people. Because my opponent has decided to plague the minds of our audience with death counts caused by socialism/capitalism, I shall provide some numbers myself. In fact look at the deaths that Capitalism has provided [1]: The millions who die of hunger every year, in a world that produces enough food to feed everyone. The millions who die from inadequate health care and preventable disease, including right here in the US. One estimate is that 18 million die every year from poverty-related causes. Also the BRUTAL colonization of African countries, which caused the death of millions. 10 million in the Congo alone.- Con would like me to provide some economic benefits of socialism:* Socialism creates an egalitarian society. Whenever people must work together for the common good of man, people have a fair chance. Everyone as equal rights an opportunities. * Socialism allows workers to reap the full benefits of their own efforts and ends the institutionalized robbery of the very workers who are producing the wealth in the first place. * Socialism ends the monopolies and tyrannies of mega-corporations which leads to poor people getting a bigger chance to live a good life. * Socialism would free workers from wage slavery.* Socialism would raise the level of education and health services and make them available for all citizens.- My opponent states this, " First of all, most of the Western capitalist states have extensive welfare systems so this is false..." Does con not realize the are socialist ideas? The implementation of welfare and other social programs is a whole different debate, but in my opinion (IF used correctly) they are healthy for our society. - My opponent states, "... secondly economic prosperity is so much higher in a capitalist society that the standard of living is so much higher that essentially no one starves...". Again, with all do respect, the Con is being completely disrespectful to all of the living impoverished men women and children who have fell slaves of the businessmen and corrupt ways of a capitalist society. If he could, could the con please name a country that is so perfect that "no one starves"? These are ridiculous assertions the con makes and out right wrong.II. Pro's Arguments. I have researched benefits of socialism. I have found 75 reasons socialism has benefited the United States [2]. I will list out some of these reasons in hope that the audience will kindly vote Pro. I am not meaning to just copy and paste these arguments, but they are incredibly convincing and I find that the people reading my arguments will like it. * The Military/Defence - The United States military is the largest and most funded socialist program in the world. It operates thanks to our taxpayer dollars and protects the country as a whole. From the richest citizens to the homeless who sleep under the bridge. We are all protected by our military whether we pay taxes or not. This is complete socialism.* Police - Ever had a situation where you had to call the police? Then you have used a taxpayer funded socialist program. Anyone can call the police whether they pay taxes or not. They are there to protect and serve the community, not individuals. This is complete socialism on a state level, but still socialism all the same. Would you rather have to swipe your credit card before the police will help you?* Student Loans and Grants- Did you go to College? If you did, you family might not have been rich enough to pay your way through. So you got your education anyway through student loans and grants from the federal government at taxpayer expense. Of course you have to pay back the loans, but if not the government, did you know anyone else who was going to lend you tens of thousands of dollars? Probably not. So the taxpayers lent you the money and you paid it back with slight interest. The government grants you accepted were gifts from the taxpayer and the federal government that you did not have to pay back. Socialism got you through school.* Court System - Whether it's the murder trial of the century or a case in a small claims court, the taxpayers of America fully fund our courts and legal process. You may pay for your own lawyer, but the courtroom, judge, and jury is paid for through socialist means.* Health Care for 9/11 Rescue Workers - After beating back GOP obstruction, Democrats finally passed a bill last year to allow government to help 9/11 rescue worker's with their health care after many came down with horrible lung diseases from the toxins they breathed in rescuing people from smoldering buildings. These brave citizens risked their lives and health to help complete strangers. They deserve more, but covering their health care is a good start.* FEMA - If Disaster strikes, FEMA is there to help pick up the pieces. As a part of homeland security and an agency of the federal government, they use taxpayer dollars to help cities, states, and towns recover and rebuild. I don't know to many private companies that could assist in disaster relief and ask nothing in return. Thank God for socialism.* Government Scholarships - if you work hard in school and show true potential, our government will give you a scholarship towards college so you can advance your education. Your tax dollars have been used to send future doctors, lawyers, scientists, and even presidents of the United States to college. -Small note, if you would like a full list of all of the 75 reasons, please check the sources.III. Conclusion Now, I think that all of you rely of these things or you may know someone who relies on these things. These are social programs that were created by socialists! How weird. The common man is affected by socialism and he doesn't even know it. In a truly Capitalist society none of you will get any of these. These are forms of freedom. These simple socialist ideas are a basis of true American freedom. The role of socialism in your lives is HUGE, and yes, you benefit from it immensely. VOTE PRO.Again, I would like to thank my opponent for accepting this debate. It has been an interesting one. I also want to thank the viewers for reading this debate.Please read the facts. Vote PRO.Sources[1] http://www.dailykos.com...[2] http://www.dailykos.com...#* http://www.socialistreview.org.uk...* http://www.bergonia.org...* http://socialistworker.org...