Quote Originally Posted by DaBudhaStank

However, I think the real problem begins with the Constitution, if it is in fact how most people here are understanding it, to put the individual first, to desire personal satisfaction over the benefit of all. If this is true, we have a fundamental problem with our country. Also, our country doesn't advocate the personal freedom of the masses, to make each individual more free. It's based off the simple majority rule, regardless if its only by one percent, regardless of right and wrong. This is also a major problem.
The constitution was set up to avoid a situation where the majority ruled the minority with absolute power. This is why we have a Bill of Rights, to guarantee no government powered majority could remove your liberty.

Our Union was created to protect the rights of its citizens first and foremost. What we do with our freedom is our choice. Rational beings desire to prosper, which is also known as acting upon self interests.
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Capitalism is based on competition. Socialism is based on equity. Socialism < Capitalism because not everybody is equal in terms of ability. Until we genetically modify all humans to be the same, socialism will continue to fail when allowed to compete with capitalism.