So whenever you hear the word "Socialist" or "Socialism" take a second and really analyze the situation at hand. Resources being used to create equal opportunities and equal rights across the board is now being called Socialism. Programs to help those who may live right around that poverty line, remember professions like being a Firefighter or a Teacher doesn't exactly provide a great standard of living.
Definition of Socialism - a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state.
Nobody is proposing taking away private property or government ownership of anything, but when you fail to educate yourself or listen to both sides you wind up judging the other side rather than understanding.
Anyone in history who has taken a strong stand on equal rights faced harsh opposition.. think about that. When someone throws something out there as Socialist I tend to wonder does this person really oppose the policy, or are they concerned about the preservation of the position they are in and see any kind of change as a threat to their way of life. The more I read and understand.. the more it makes sense.
So I didn't post this to argue because there is no argument. Those who are scared will disagree with anything that challenges their train of thought anyway. I just had to get it off of my chest.