Equating social welfare with socialism reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of both concepts. Social welfare, as practiced in Nordic countries, is not an act of forced redistribution but a strategic investment in human capital within a capitalist system.
I believe that It ensures that opportunity, stability, and innovation thrive by creating a foundation where individuals, regardless of their starting point, can contribute meaningfully to society. True socialism, on the other hand, seeks to dismantle private ownership and restructure the entire economic framework, a vision far removed from the dynamic, market-driven economies of the Nordic model.