Letters to the Editor

Letter: Enough socialist politics

It's sad that Charles Wohlforth tried to explain away his socialistic tendencies in his May 18 column by trying to find fault with President Donald Trump and capitalism. Since before the election, the liberal side of politics has purposely acted angry and divisive with their rhetoric and demonstrations because they didn't get their way.

Mr. Wohlforth spouts common socialistic ethics as a panacea for today's woes. "Fair economic system," "safety net" and "basic income" are all standard socialist doctrine.

The economy is not fair. It benefits those who work hard and punishes the lazy. A safety net means taking assets from one person against their will and giving them to another. That is even more true with a basic income. This is an unfair redistribution of wealth.

Once the liberal left decides everyone should contribute to the fabric of society by working at their skill level and receiving appropriate compensation, this division of our politics might go away.

Jimmy K. Walton
Anchorage

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