Capitalism is better than socialism.

It is too idealistic, to have the government ensure that "everyone wins," and at that a highly impractical and impossible solution. For, in order to have winners, there must be a comparative loser. Similarly in order to have the rich, there needs to be the poor. Nothing makes the "big guy," better than "a guy in a shack," as you put it. I just do not see it to be fair that the wealthiest people in society are the ones who are punished because of their social standing and financial position. In the same way socialists, pity the poorer people, attempting to achieve "equality" amongst all people. Why should anyone assume this system to be unfair. If someone is able to hold a job, irrespective of their upbringing and wealth, that should be congratulated, they should not be penalised for it. Although, perhaps at a disadvantage through their heritage, there is no reason why the "small guy" cannot strive to elevate himself to a better career or lifestyle. Many capitalist societies offer numerous benefits to the people who are seen to be at a disadvantage. This is only fair to enable them to afford the cost of living and to allow them to live. Over and above that however, I do not think anything more is necessary. Not everybody needs, or indeed deserves to live a life of luxury. If everyone is treated equally however, then nobody will be able to lead lavish lifestyles, removing a right that the wealthy have obtained through hard work. I think it is essential that every single person, without exception, has access to food, shelter, clothing, health care etc. All of life's necessities. But to drag everyone down to this level, seems to me, to be incredibly unfair. Also, whilst you appear to want to make this issue the government's concern, I do not think that is right or fair. Freedom of speech is something everyone should be entitled to as is the opportunity to succeed. Why would you want such rights taken away, all so that the government can control this issue?! The fact is, nobody likes to be told what to do. Nobody wants to be controlled by a "nanny state," why place this issue under the government for them to dictate our lives?! George Orwell, was able to see the potential consequences of this in his novel, Nineteen Eighty Four. I personally feel that it is about time that we took control of our own lives. That we look out for one another to the extent that we enable everyone to live, with life's essentials. Over and above this however, I believe to be frivolous and unnecessary. Whether we like it or not, not everyone is born equal, nor do they have the opportunity to lead equal lives. I think, it is problematic, that so many people are too idealistic. A "perfect" world does not exist, neither does "equality" so as humans, all we can do is our best. Let the wealthy keep their wealth, as long as the poor are able to survive. I really don't wish to be had up on my spelling, it detracts from the argument if that is something you wish to hold against me. Especially when you consider that yours is not perfect either; take "borne" for instance. Like I said, there is no such thing as the "perfect" world, even we can prove that, so let's stop pretending to achieve something unattainable.