Here at Hi Kid, we encourage curious perspectives and love considering thoughtful questions. We hope to play a part in leading people to engage in interesting discussions. That is why we are excited to lead off this week’s newsletter with well-considered commentary from a terrific guest author. Garrett Mayberry of Blue River, Colorado favors freedom over force, thoughtfully considers all perspectives, and knows the value of focusing on principles. We think you’ll enjoy his perspective.

Thanks for letting us share your ideas, Garrett—we’re grateful for you.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT…
Why Not Bring on Democratic Socialism?

A question for all of those Americans who want “Democratic socialism:” what is stopping you?

In this country you are free to organize groups of like-minded people, share as much wealth as you’d like, create nonprofit organizations to redistribute that wealth, and even create guidelines and regulations that your adherents can live by. You’re free to create your own universal healthcare, operate free hospitals and schools, pay women the same as men regardless of experience and hours worked, and recognize and give privileges to infinite gender identities. You can create a ‘solidarity economy,’ have free housing, free food, and free everything created by the shared contributions of your community. Nothing about that is illegal.

So if all of that hasn’t happened yet, we come back to the question, “what is stopping you?” Surely among a country of 330 million you could find a critical mass to sustain such a voluntary movement.