the lack of a democratic foundation is what can produce murderous dictatorships and juntas. Many of the South American and Central American countries have experienced various degrees of political turmoil and mass killings LONG before socialism existed. This simplistic and politically motivated kind of pov is a major reason for the political divide in our country.

Socialist regimes have in some cases also been outlaw regimes but there are MANY other factors involved which are even more responsible in terms of cause than an economic system.