Fairness is getting what you deserve, not sameness I'm not saying the Capitalism we have in the United States is fair, because it's seriously corrupt and crippled. It is a weird mash between different things, making it quite unfair actually. However, we're discussing these two terminologies in vague terms. By definition of what they really are, Capitalism is more fair. If I work at a restaurant, I don't deserve to earn the same benefits as someone who is worked their butt off to get to the top of a CEO position. Everyone should have equal opportunity, but shouldn't be handed things, or have to share with someone who simply doesn't work hard to get out of their situation. If I'm on social benefits, that means i'm being given free money to sit at home and eat potato chips. Yeah, that's fair...