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What Does It Take For A Socialist/communist To Become A Capitalist?
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Chatting with an old friend, a life-long Union man, who’s always claimed to espouse the Marxist philosophy of “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need”, but on this occasion, talking about people having to sell their property to pay for care in old age, somehow that seemed to have gone by the board. “I want my kids to have what I’ve worked for”, he said with some passion. Hmmmm……
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I'm a bit of both, I think. Wanting your children to inherit isn't much of a reason imo. Obviously, it would be nice- but clearly not practical if you need it yourself while you are still alive.
One obvious problem which needs to be addressed soon, is that "elderly" care still starts at 65- which is nowhere near elderly these days. If that was increased to at least 75, if not 80... it would cut out at least some of the competition for places in elderly care homes. I'm not even due to retire until i'm at least 67. At this rate I could move into an elderly care home and go to work from there... Nothing really adds up.
One obvious problem which needs to be addressed soon, is that "elderly" care still starts at 65- which is nowhere near elderly these days. If that was increased to at least 75, if not 80... it would cut out at least some of the competition for places in elderly care homes. I'm not even due to retire until i'm at least 67. At this rate I could move into an elderly care home and go to work from there... Nothing really adds up.
It all needs revolutionising, woof. There are homes for mental health and for disabilities- all chock full too. But elderly care can cover 40 years or more of someone's life. They are entitled to it just by being 65- disabled or not.
It would mean, say, a 70 year old needing care would be in a different category- but that would only include those actually needing it. At the moment, it's a free choice as soon as you get to 65.
It would mean, say, a 70 year old needing care would be in a different category- but that would only include those actually needing it. At the moment, it's a free choice as soon as you get to 65.
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