People need to knaow there is a difference between socialism and social programs

The March 8, 2018 Cheney Free Press contained a guest opinion concerning “Argentina’s Socialism.”

Unfortunately, people do not understand the difference between socialism and social programs. Socialism is an economic system where the workers in any particular industry own the means of production, capitalists and corporations are not allowed.

Social programs provide for the common welfare. Such programs provide schools, fire and police departments, medical services, housing and retirement subsidies.

Argentina and many of the European countries provide social services while private individuals o...