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From: kfl@5941ux.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Socialism has never worked?
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Date: Thu, 15-Sep-83 15:22:08 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep 15 15:22:08 1983
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On almost every "quality of life" scale that I have
seen, Sweeden (a socialist country) is ranked first.
Other popular socialist countries include Denmark,
(and most of Northern Europe), England (although
they are presently suffering from over-population),
and quite a few others.  One important thing to
note, however, is that the economic system really
shouldn't have much to do with personal happiness,
although it can shape the institutions in the
country.  A much more important factor to look at is
the type of government (eg. democracy, dictatorship,
monarchy, etc.).  It is possible to have democratic
socialism (eg. Sweeden) as well as capitalist
dictatorships (eg. several South American
countries).

Ken Lee
5941ux!kfl