Do you like these things in our American society?
- Social Security — Provides retirement and disability benefits through a centralized, social insurance system funded by taxes.
- Medicare — Federal government-provided health insurance for the elderly.
- Medicaid — State government-provided health insurance for low-income residents
- Public Schools — Primary and secondary education funded by government at local, state, and federal levels.
- State Colleges and Universities — Higher education subsidized by state governments.
- U.S. Military — Collectively-owned defense force funded through taxes.
- Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, & Garbage Collection — Local government services available to all residents.
- Public Libraries — Local libraries available to all residents, funded by taxes.
- Public Parks — Recreational parks built and maintained by local governments.
- Public Broadcasting — Radio and TV stations funded by the government and donations, such as PBS and NPR.
- Interstate Highway System — Federally funded network of highways available for public use.
- Progressive Taxation — Higher earners pay a larger share of their income in taxes to fund social services,
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) — Government insurance on bank
deposits to protect savers. - Public Housing — Subsidized rental housing for low-income families and individuals.
- Food Stamps/SNAP — Federal food assistance vouchers for low-income households.
- Veterans Benefits & GI Bill — Variety of programs to support and compensate military veterans.
If so, I encourage you to examine which political party actually serves your interests.
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