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The idea of capitalism is everyone competing against each other for monetary gain. This can sound evil, or even appear evil. With that being said, capitalism works better than any other economic system because competition improves quality, and creates competitive pricing. A system that allows for an incentive to profit on something that will improve society is crucial to a thriving civilization. Permissionless innovation is the reason most technological achievements have been created in the United States, as opposed to our more autocratic European counterparts. But doesn’t the idea of everyone working together to mutually benefit the collective sound heartwarming? This however, is called Communism/ Socialism/ Democratic Socialism. This system has never worked, will never work, and can never work as long as humans have the incentive to want to succeed, and compete. The reason I fundamentally believe that “socialism”/ “democratic socialism” / (whatever you want to call...

There are many misconceptions and generalizations coming from people who don't understand guns, and are simply fearful of the image of a scary-looking gun that looks like it is used by the military. These are facts about guns. No emotions here, just facts. Educating people about guns is important because guns in America are here to stay. 1. 7/12 gun deaths counted in statistics are suicides According to wikipedia (https://bit.ly/1zKNqVI) 7.10/11.96 gun deaths per capita are suicides. Suicide is a huge problem in the United States, however this is not a gun violence problem, and instead a mental health problem. America is facing a mental health crisis, something rarely talked about, and overshadowed by gun control advocacy. 2. Legal gun owners are 6 - 10 times less likely to commit a violent crime According to statistics varying by U.S states, legal gun owners are 6-10 times less likely to commit a violent crime. Forget any stereotypes you have about gun owners. Believe i...