An essay on socialism with basic history and overview of different types of socialism including marxism, anarchism, and utopian societies

The word socialism conjures up mixed ideas. On the one hand there is this utopia of mutual cooperation among men regardless of status. Equality. Not the equality expressed in our constitution. True equality. Equality of wealth - the only equality that matters. Socialism, the ultimate equalizer which will keep you on the same level regardless of your skill or lack thereof. On the opposite hand are vast conspiracies, secret police, millions of cold blooded murders …

…of a shared plenty. The other forms of more capitalistic socialism in areas of Western Europe come at the public good and often result in the loss of basic liberties. These liberties are given up by the people who feel that they are "enlightened." Socialism is a story of hope and faith as well as delusion and cold-blooded theft and murder. Equality at birth is true justice and not forced equality regardless of your past.