[Realism]

You seem to imply that you are ok with this law. If so, I think you are on the wrong board.

Whats your definition of socialism? A program paid for using public funds (Social Security, Medicaid, aka sittin on the couch)or employment based / funded program aka working for you benefits?

[Hendrix]

Forcing employers to pay for extra social benefits, such as healthcare, retirement, etc., is a form of socialism that is used in Europe (check out France, Germany, etc.). Think about it: the government can tax the heck out of businesses and use the money for socialism, or the government can do the same thing by just making the businesses provide the same social benefits. To answer your question: both are socialism. If you cannot see that then you don't know much about European socialism.

[green iguana]

Whats your definition of socialism?

How about a government mandated social program.