"Socialism is in direct opposition to a free capitalist society. Since the natural evolution of any government is to trend toward socialism, growing until it destroys its host--the freedom of the people--this trend must constantly be kept in check. Many people are resigned to the ultimate downfall of freedom reflected in the often repeated Benjamin Franklin quote: "When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." We do not need a defeatist attitude that accepts this as our eventual downfall. Every step toward socialism violates the economic laws of Capitalism, and we must protect against this constant incremental encroachment on that freedom. Economics is a science and the rule of government should follow the laws of economics." - Ed Dedelow