Now that Bernie Sanders is leading in the Democratic primary polls, we will undoubtedly hear more about “socialism.” This has a familiar ring to those who are familiar with the McCarthy Era. As in that time, it is the word itself that seems to trigger people most. While it is defined in a variety of ways, a common threat is that government should be actively engaged in the production and distribution of goods and services to benefit all its citizens. So, if you went to a public school, paid into or received … (read more)