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Historically, capitalism has fostered freedom, and vice versa.  Societies that have tried non-capitalist systems inevitably fall into tyranny.

Historically, capitalism has fostered freedom, and vice versa.  Societies that have tried non-capitalist systems inevitably fall into tyranny.

For example, [[Venezuela]], while not a perfect country before [[Hugo Chavez]], had freedom and wealth unprecedented in its history.  As Chavez has nationalized industries, he has also centralized power for himself, becoming a dictator.

For example, [[Venezuela]], while not a perfect country before [[Hugo Chavez]], had freedom and wealth unprecedented in its history.  As Chavez has nationalized industries, he has also centralized power for himself, becoming a dictator. The [[Soviet Union]] eventually fell under the rule of [[Joseph Stalin]], who killed millions and is considered by many the worst dictator in history.

Capitalist societies also generally have higher standards of living compared to their non-capitalist counterparts in terms of per capita GDP, education, healthcare, and poverty rates.

Capitalist societies also generally have higher standards of living compared to their non-capitalist counterparts in terms of per capita GDP, education, healthcare, and poverty rates. [[China]], for instance, has been growing extremely prosperous since it began opening its economy to the world.

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