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freedom and socialism as philosophical theories are not diametrically opposed.

Pleas give me at least a hint as to how to reconcile the concepts then?

How exactly can I be free when the government - under the threat of force - extracts money that I have earned to give it to another third party?

Are you saying that no taxpayer is free?

How can I be free with no money with which to purchase food/shelter/education/materials?

Even Milton Friedman was in favor of redistributing wealth: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_income_tax