Individualism, Capitalism, Egoism

Venezuela’s government follows the standard communist line that holds the state must mold a “new man” for socialism. The Economist notes: “Venezuelan parents can have any schooling they like for their children—so long as it's red.” Chavez launches a new campaign aimed at “the formation of the new man.” He says, “The old values of individualism, capitalism and egoism must be demolished. New values must be created, and that can only be done through education.”