[MisterBastahrd]

Of ALL the things that are unique about this country, the idea that having pathetically low vacation days is a contributor is ridiculous.

[31reasons]

My point is that low vacation days is a symptom of capitalism which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

[webXL]

Have you ever considered that vacation might not even be possible without capitalism? After all, how else would employers allocate capital to make up for the employee's absence, and the employee allocate savings to make up for the additional costs of travel and lodging? I suppose a central planner could allocate these limited resources, but history has adequately demonstrated individuals and freely associating groups are much better suited for that task.