Indeed galenkio, it is not and all or nothing scenario. We need some government and collective cooperation. The question is how much support is necessary and how much is reasonable to take from the producers. Also, how much should the government take over and can they do it better than just regulating private industry.
We must still reward those that achieve, are more motivated, work hard and make sacrifices to better themselves and standing. This country had opportunity at its core, the ability to advance....its why my poor ancestors came here with nearly nothing in the 1920s.
The worst thing I have seen so far in a work environment is entitlement. It breeds laziness, complacency, lack of drive & motivation and underproduction.