America’s growing support for socialism is concerning

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As someone who escaped socialism to find opportunity in a nation built on centuries of capitalist principles, I find it troubling to see growing support for socialism among people who have never endured its true horrors.

According to a recent Gallup poll, support for capitalism has slipped to 54% among young Americans, while support for socialism has increased by three points.

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