Wonderful,

Even if advocating for this program made me a socialist, which it does not, you must agree that making a decent wage and educating people in the process is better for both the youths involved and society as a whole than working for 7-Eleven (where one of them currently works the late shift and still attends community college, not to mention committing himself to a 5-day hungerstrike and not missing work).

Also, by your logic, oil companies are socialist enterprises. They receive billions in federal (taxpayer) subsidies. Why aren't you red-baiting them?

Admit it, you know nothing about these kids. That's why you softened your argument when I challenged you. They are brave. They stood up to the mayor in a community meeting after going days without food. Maybe you'd do the same if you were in these kids' position.