The methodology is living with a component in a system over a period of time. Some systems 'shine,' some are competent, none are less than that.
As to Cam's moronic tag that "socialism is the essence of love," The problem with socialism is that some ruling elite decides which class is to be a privileged class of takers and which to be givers. I don't think it is fair that I should work and pay for the food, shelter and medical care of someone who sits on his ass, smokes crack, and sleeps all day. I don't think it is fair that someone should vote how much of my income should be confiscated by taxation and given to another as a reward for their indolence.
Socialism is not love. It is theft from the productive and a reward for the indolent.
As to those who are unable to care for themselves, because of injury or illness, then society should care for them.
