Chapter 21 & 22 Communism

Communist ideals seem attractive at first glance, but a careful look at it reveals a contradictory practice of a communist government. For me, communism just makes all its citizens poor and only the very few in power decides where the wealth goes. I know that capitalism itself is not a perfect system, but when people diligently give out of love for God and their neighbor, it makes a tremendous impact. I would rather freely give and without regulation of how much I should give or to whom I would give it to, because that would reflect of who I am...my values and my character. I very much disagree in a government that forces its people to give all their earnings to support a theory that only benefits the few. There is that sense of fulfillment gained when someone gives out of a cheerful heart. On the contrary, when one is forced to give and is lacking the proper motivation, resentment develops and the delight in sharing is alienated. I mean, when someone got blessed with wealth, let's say through one's honest hard work or inheritance, that person should have the right to choose how the wealth should be redistributed. Good stewardship should come to play, but the decision regarding how the finances should be handled or which charities are deemed worthy of aid should be a private decision. Letting good people exercise their freedom to do good works is healthy and strengthens the society. Communism is not a generous act of reform to stop oppression, but is actually another form of suppression.