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To: combjelly who wrote (325653)	2/12/2007 5:19:52 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578142

CJ, > That isn't a definition. Pretty much any government could fall under that definition. Or not. When defining a system of government or beliefs, it is important to start with the foundation, i.e. a series of postulates that are accepted without proof. When you start with the belief that all men are created equal, that they are granted inalienable rights by the Creator, and that government is there to safeguard these rights, you end up with the foundation of American government. When you start with the belief that a peaceful, equitable society can only exist when those who are able provide for those who are in need, and that it is the government's job to ensure this happens, you end up with the foundation of socialism. The two ideas need not be mutually exclusive, except when it comes to the right of owning property, possessions, or wealth. That's where most of the arguments between capitalism and socialism are centered. Tenchusatsu