Diversity and Socialism Not Compatible

So asserts the Only Republican In San Francisco:

After all, in a socialist system, the government makes more decisions on behalf of the citizens. If you and your neighbors generally see things the same way, this can be done with relatively little conflict. The countries of Scandinavia have long fit this description.

Such a system is much less likely to work if not everybody has the same priorities. A variety of ideals is a good thing, but it means that if you want (or have) a diverse population, you need a system that is fundamentally built to allow citizens to pursue different economic goals.

Socialism is not compatible with diversity, as history repeatedly demonstrates. A free market, however, not only can survive cultural differences, it often thrives on them. (Think specialization of labor.) Paradoxically, by allowing economic diversity, we achieve greater assimilation.

I am not sure about teh assimiliation part though.

Assimilation is a two way street, while a free society may assimilate some of the traits and customs of an immigrant population over time, the immigrant population must make an effort to assimilate themselves. The problem with assimilation in both directions is that it takes time and unfortunately, most people lack the patience to see the process through.

Hat Tip: Darren