This surely is comparing apples and oranges. When communist death tolls are discussed the meaning are those who are killed when communism is implemented or re-

This surely is comparing apples and oranges. When communist death tolls are discussed the meaning are those who are killed when communism is implemented or re-enforced (e.g. The Great Leap). When capitalism is implemented there is no need to shoot communists. Death tolls from capitalism are due to other factors which may also exist in one form or another in a communist regime (e.g. war).