Free markets and capitalism and individual liberty is what makes this country great. Nothin' is more rewarding to the human spirit than a hard day's work and reaping the fruits of that labor.
Politicians believe they know better how to spend the money I've earned. Socialism will destroy this country and contribute to grown the entitlement class. This will weaken this country. This keeps the poorer among us squeaking by with handouts. Socialism ruins incentive to work hard, and improve one's self through education. It fosters irresponsibility, dependence, hopelessness and the breakdown of the family.
Socialism guarantees mediocrity because rather than raising the lower class up, it drags the upper and middle classes down.