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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why are Socialists always trying to get the government to give things away for free?
<|assistant|>
Socialists believe that when goods and services are provided by a collective and publicly funded government, rather than being provided by individual corporations and charged for directly, this creates greater opportunities for people to access resources and increases overall efficiency. It is often argued that since the resources are already paid for by tax-payers, there is no reason for people to have to pay for them directly as well.  Additionally, Socialists believe that when goods are provided at no cost (or at reduced cost, depending on a person's financial situation), this increases the accessibility of resources and can provide necessary help in times of need. The ultimate goal is to reduce the inequality that comes with individuals and corporations having access to resources while others cannot due to cost or ability.