A Parable: Socialism In The Classroom
An economics professor stated that he had never failed a single student but had once failed an entire class.
The students argued that socialism would work because no one would be poor and no one would be rich, making it a great equalizer. The professor then proposed an experiment on socialism for the class.
"All grades will be averaged, and everyone will receive the same grade, so no one will fail, and no one will receive an A," the professor explained. After the first test, grades were averaged, and everyone received a B. The students who had studied hard were upset, while those who had studied very little were pleased.
As the second test approached, the students who had studied little reduced their efforts further, and those who had studied hard decided that since they couldn't achieve an A, they also studied less. The average grade for the second test was a D.
No one was happy. By the time the third test arrived, the average grade was an F.
The scores never improved as bickering, blame, and name-calling led to hard feelings, and no one was willing to study for the benefit of others.
To their great surprise, they all failed.
The professor concluded that socialism would ultimately fail due to the same basic human principles of incentive.
The harder people try to succeed, the greater their reward (capitalism), but when a government removes rewards (socialism), no one will strive or succeed.
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A Look At: Immigration
Immigration is the settlement of a foreigner in another nation. The reasons immigrants leave their homeland can vary, but it is often to benefit from entitlements or opportunities in the new country. Economic migration is more common in the 21st century, though immigrants also come in search of political and religious freedom. War and other forms of violence may also cause people to leave their homeland. Strict national immigration policies can be effective at controlling immigration when enforced.
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