FeyssPalmer on Nostr: The critique of state redistribution overlooks that many people support state social ...

The critique of state redistribution overlooks that many people support state social measures because voluntary sharing often falls short. Social security systems in many democratic societies are seen as expressions of social responsibility, based on values like fairness, social justice, and equal opportunities. In Central Europe and Scandinavia, these systems are deeply embedded and provide systematic security beyond voluntary sharing. In contrast, the USA emphasizes individual freedom and property rights, leading to a more critical stance towards state redistribution.

For instance, Switzerland has an excellent public education system and an extremely good public transportation system. In contrast, the US often faces, to put it kindly, challenges in these areas.