[jmstein7]

To paraphrase W.C., Democracy is the best of the worst form of government. But, human nature is the true limiting factor of societal organization, and the reason why Socialism can't work is because it runs counter to human nature. That's why John Rawls' "veil of ignorance" is the right idea with the wrong conclusion (like Dworkin).

As a matter of policy, socialism is a bad idea because it requires consolidation of power and central planning. This is "bad" bacause, when power is centralized, a single megalomaniac can easily take control of the whole system. That is the beauty of the Constitution -- as a device, it intentionally makes it difficult to get anything done, alter the status quo, or consolidate power. This is "good" because it protects us from ourselves.

Socialism assumes that men are virtuous and selfless. That is why it can never work.

[Mich0127]

Absolutely, because it is human nature to strive for power, and as can be seen with sheeple like Hitlery, they will stop at nothing to get the power they so desire.