I don't argue for socialism, which doesn't work. On the other hand, we've seen what happens when we enter Herbert Spencer-land -- see: The London Poor, Henry Mayhew.
Let's not muddy the waters with bringing Spencer into it. Do you or do you not advocate socialistic government controlled program because people can't take care of themselves? Is it your theory that our mordern life has become so complex that we need "a villiage" to raise our children, take care of our retirement, our health care, and our safety among other things?