[patlin]

Best point is his comparision of capitalism and morality, which seems to mirror John Adams thoughts ..

I would add that Scalia’s thoughts, as well as Adam's mirror that of God. Jesus said...

Mat 26:11 For you always have the poor with you,...

...was a reminder of what is written in the Pentateuch, that God set aside instructions on how we, as individuals are to take care of the poor. It was the priests who were given the task to take care of the widows & orphans, the needy were to be taken care of by the individuals who best could take care of them on a personal level, thus teaching that it is always better to give than to receive, it is always better to put another before ourselves.

[ex91B10]

As Mr. Scalia also pointed out: the charity of the church also extended to your spiritual well-being, which secular charity does not do and are quite hostile toward it.

I also was impressed by his point that being in need and receiving help is supposed to be humbling; it is now demanded and expected.