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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
I don't know what socialism is really.
I just know that I want to earn what I get. I don't want to give away what I earn to anyone else just because. I'm happy to be courted for special interests and special donations, but to just give away that which I earned on my own I have severe problems with.
I don't want to give away what I've worked hard to get to someone who is a lazy fuck trying to get by without doing anything. I don't care if you are elderly, handicapped, or disabled. You can still contribute in some fashion. It may not earn you on par as everyone else, but in those cases those that are NGOs trying to help out these folks will be trying to find funds and donations from people what can donate and give time/money.
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Well Cyn, sorry to say this, but I guess you wouldn't be happy living in Iceland, after all!
Let's see: 40% income taxes, 25% sales tax, inexpensive and good medical care (from prenatal to elder care), free education through the doctoral level, 24 days MINIMUM vacation each year, 9 months of paid maternity/paternity leave, one of the highest standards of living in the world, one of the longest lifespans in the world, etc etc.
But don't be fooled... the weather SUCKS!
And they don't like foreigners/immigrants. But otherwise, it's not a bad place to live, really.