From: glevy-AT-acnet.pratt.edu
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 12:56:44 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: The collapse of capitalism?


Brian Carnell wrote:

> The main difference between the capitalist and 
>marxist distribution of starving is that in the capitalist system the market 
> will determine who starves, whereas in the marxist system the state will 
> determine who starves.  I'll take my chances with the market any day.

Where, specifically, in "socialist" nations are people starving?

As for your decision to take your "chances with the market any day", that 
may reflect a class and income prejudice. In what capitalist nation do 
the wealthy starve? If you can afford food, you can buy it under a 
capitalist system. If not ....

Jerry 


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