I respond to the Oct. 26 letter "'Far left' team is in line with many Americans" from Charles Lynd. I can agree that, in a perfect world, the American people would be in favor of supporting the social issues he listed. Why not? In a socialist society they would be free and who does not like free? However, as we all know, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Someone always has to pay. Polling results can be misconstrued. Polls don't always ask the most pertinent questions, one being who is going to pay for all of this? In the case of socialism, we are talking about the money of the American people, especially the middle class. So while I agree most Americans support the social issues Lynd listed (I would support most) I believe the vast majority of Americans are not in favor of socialism.

I am an anti-socialist and also registered independent, so I can vote as I see fit for the betterment of America, regardless of party affiliation. My hope is that before I die I have the opportunity to vote for someone who I believe is really good for America and has the best interests of its people at heart.

I have resigned myself to believe that day might never come.

Jeff Zupp, Marysville