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not reading the entire thread is hardly a crime. What I have read fluctuates between highly intellectual fact, opinionated claptrap , funny, clever and at times touching.
As for our economy ...well yes it is a capitalist lead model but unfortunately people in this country just don't understand markets and how to let them work. We actually live in a mish mash of socialist and capitalist ideas. sometimes this works i.e. the NHS which has been something for everyone in this country to be proud of. Alas, no longer. This doesn't mean that the people who work in it aren't dedicated, caring and professional. most peoples experiences are positive and the NHS continues to provide amazing health care. The NHS was born out of specific cultural circumstances that simply no longer exist. Many people are tired of working hard only to be told they have to use their money to provide health care for people who don't. Some of us would like to be able to use our money in any way we see fit. To those who would like to provide health care for other members of society...what would stop you from using your money to do this , the money that the government didn't take from you to pay for the NHS? Use your national insurance money that would appear in your pay packet each week or month to set up charitable hospitals for those who can't afford health care. That would leave me free to use my extra money to look after myself, my family and my friends and anyone else that I choose to.
I currently have an uncle who is unemployed in America. He is 58 years old and fears he will never work again. I and my family would love to be able to give him money that is currently being taken from us by our government to provide all manner of benefits to people who are simply do not deserve them. In a truly capitalist economy I would be able to help my uncle properly and you would be able to help everyone else if you so chose.
As for the market economy being the problem...well that is just a total failure to understand economics and a denial that the market economy hasn't funded the NHS