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• Article: “Socialism” Not So Negative; “Capitalism” Not So Positive
• Minimum of 1 library resource for initial post

Introduction
While Milton Friedman argued the benefits of capitalism, not all Americans agree with this view. Only a small majority regard capitalism in a positive light. In fact, almost the same amount of people who identify themselves as democrats react positively to “socialism” as they do to “capitalism.”

Initial Post Instructions
After reviewing “Socialism” Not So Negative, “Capitalism” Not So Positive (article), reflect upon socialism versus capitalism as an economic system. For your initial post, address one of the following statements:

• Socialism works, but nowhere as efficiently as in the beehive or the anthill – Jean-Francois Revel
• The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings, the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries – Winston Churchill
• Socialism values equality more than liberty – Dennis Prager

In your own words discuss the meaning of one of the preceding statements. Do you agree with the statement? Explain in 300 words