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Wouldn't that apply to both systems somehow? Just that in socialism you'd distribute it earlier and more equally.
True socialism would probably be sharing it with those who can't work hard, not shoveling it to those who refuse (which would be the current "owning" class).
What happens to those who refuse to work then? Let them starve to death?
Furthermore, it's IMHO hard to draw a line between being 'unable' and 'unwilling' to work. Some people have more energy, a higher level of motivation or have developed better skills than others. It's an ethical question that can't be answered definitely, but I wouldn't necessarily say that it's a person's individual fault to be 'lazy'. It's rather the result of their genetics, socialization etc.
Coincidentally, that already happens under Capitalism.
Rather, this is about to capacity to do work and the willingness thereof. One shoulsd ideally be granted the opportunities and time to find work that they are able to balance both capability and attention towards.
Someone's got to do it and everyone is able to handle a job of their preference.