Letters to the Editor: Wodetzki – Mendocino Beacon

Category: Socialism

A mixed economy

EDITOR: I voted for Jared Huffman and appreciate his participation in the House Progressive Caucus and support for universal health care, but was disappointed to read his quote in the Nov. 5 Washington Post: I think Republicans try to scare people on this socialist narrative. Whats the point of embracing a phrase like [socialism]?

Because, we are all socialists! Socialism occurs when society chooses to pool our taxes for social benefits like highways, libraries, police and public schools. This contrasts with capitalism where businesses sell goods and services for private gain. We have a mixed economy: part socialist, part capitalist.

Please dont perpetrate conservatives scare tactics and forbid us from speaking the truth. Instead, be proud of our socialized national parks, universities, postal service and Social Security. After all, a Harris poll last year found, Socialism is gaining popularity: 4 in 10 Americans say they would prefer living in a socialist country over a capitalist one.

Tom Wodetzki, Albion

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