ACORN'S HOUSING-RIGHTS HUSTLERS

Originally Posted by Bullitt

Actually, that depends on how you interpret the whole purpose of government, states' rights vs. limitations of federal government control, the success/failure of programs and initiatives brought about by the "War on Poverty" and progressive liberalism, and what the government's role should be in our daily lives: the small, quiet guardian that steps up to protect rights and civil liberties when needed, or the large, heavily involved and controlling patriarch if you will, that maneuvers us and our wealth around in what it thinks is best for the people.

I understand and accept the differences of opinion on the role of government.

What I find objectionable is the gross mischaracterizations by either side.

a system of government regulation as opposed to a completely "free market" is not socialism

a progressive tax system is not socialism

affordable and accessible health care for all is not socialism

protecting or representing the rights of the most disenfranchised citizens is not socialism (or mafia-like)