Of course, in a communist society... if you were to mention that fact, or critisize the government in any way... you would be a "radical" free-thinking trouble maker, and you would be dealt with accordingly. There is no "equality" in communism, only caste system. In other words, you're born into social class. If you're born lower class, they make sure that you stay lower class; that's how the system is set-up to opperate. Its an efficient way of "controling the masses". There are still "rich" people in communism, which coincidently are high ranking officials, and they would fight like hell to keep it that way! That's why you had better not even think about speaking out against them; they feel very threatened by "free-thinking" society.

Why is it that if communism is a great thing... the government has to go to lengths to censor and control radio/television broadcasts, press circulation, and information distribution; so as to keep the population from "becoming informed" of a better way of life?

Communism is a machine, designed to serve the selfish desire of royalty. They want to stay on top, and keep everybody else down. They use a very effective propaganda technique... they seize and completely control all information channels. Everybody is then coaxed into believing in the fairness of "equal society".

I'm glad that we have the freedoms we do; including and more importantly, the freedom of speech. I have no problem with the fact that I have to work hard and apply myself to get my fair share of resources. I'd rather not live off of government imposed rations.

I also do not feel that "freedom of education" is a problem. The education in America is by no means lacking. If actions speak lowder than words, then I believe America has a great deal of actions out there to back up this claim (first stealth plane, space technology, computer technology, first successful atomic detonation, etc.) We have and will continue to be leading the world in technological and scientific advance.

• Alex had it good - harvey1 - October 30, 2001 - 20:05 UTC
  • To understand communism, you have to start with its roots. - alexander - October 30, 2001 - 20:37 UTC
    • Should we start with Karl Marx? - harvey1 - October 30, 2001 - 21:26 UTC
      • Marx was not bad, people who implemented it were. - alexander - October 31, 2001 - 02:24 UTC
  • To Harvey about life uner communism. - alexander - October 30, 2001 - 21:40 UTC
    • Well, we're glad to have you - harvey1 - October 30, 2001 - 21:59 UTC
      • Is it possible to combine freedom with protection? - alexander - October 31, 2001 - 00:54 UTC
        • Unfortunately... - harvey1 - October 31, 2001 - 03:58 UTC
          • No, it is heavy control in SE Asia, which lowers crime rate. - alexander - October 31, 2001 - 04:13 UTC
            • The point is - harvey1 - October 31, 2001 - 05:36 UTC
              • Still, what to do with our bad genes (greed, etc.)? - alexander - October 31, 2001 - 17:34 UTC
                • The state has no cure - harvey1 - October 31, 2001 - 17:57 UTC
                  • So, do you deny existence of "bad" genes - alexander - October 31, 2001 - 18:47 UTC
                    • The US is an ideal society - thom_cl - October 31, 2001 - 19:32 UTC
                      • Where did you get wrong impression? - alexander - October 31, 2001 - 22:13 UTC
                • re: Evolutionary psychology - harvey1 - October 31, 2001 - 19:31 UTC
                  • Skewed points of view - thom_cl - October 31, 2001 - 19:46 UTC
                    • Not skewed - harvey1 - October 31, 2001 - 20:45 UTC
                      • do you speak English? - thom_cl - October 31, 2001 - 22:16 UTC
                        • Yes - harvey1 - October 31, 2001 - 22:36 UTC
                          • Just a couple of cents. - alexander - November 2, 2001 - 17:30 UTC
                            • LOL - smartguy - November 2, 2001 - 19:33 UTC