; Whereas there is no form of socialism, whether extreme or modified, that has worked in other countries due to civil unrest and economic hardship for citizens; Whereas the United States is a large robust country with enormous economic capacity due to the ability of citizens to live unencumbered by arbitrary taxes, fees, and mandates from the Federal Government; and Whereas socialist proposals create government dependence for social services and neglect the identity of American political culture and freedom: Now, therefore, be it