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Originally Posted by Aladdin Sane
The human species by nature is selfish and greedy; Man is driven by lust, power, and self-preservation. All experience and history proves that it is so. Therefore, self-interest in economic matters is not only reality, it is preferred and healthy. The pursuit of material wealth by individuals is good for society. It is what we do as human beings. So, yes. When it comes to material wealth--I'm all for it.
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I agree but there has to be some kind of balance. Self interest in economic matters can result in children working in factories and mines and people owing their souls to the company store (wasn't that a song, lol). I think capitalism is the best system but cannot be left unchecked. Having grown up close to Appalachia I wonder just how far the mining companies would have gone if not for people practically revolting.