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Originally Posted by Eric
In general I would have to agree ... but, also in general, Americans are generous and compassionate; more so than many others in the world. Perhaps the system they have now works for them. The American concept of freedom, and what limits are placed on government are different from those in Britain, and they are definitely different from those in Canada. But this does not change the fact that as a people they are generous and compassionate, both at home and internationally. But I still maintain my opinion that in a wealthy nation all should have access to that wealth.
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Thanks for the kind remarks. I have to disagree with your last sentence, though. All wealth is earned by individuals and does not belong to the State. Most of us are not into collectivism down here as we have studied past experiments with same and duly noted that it doesn't work.