Capitalism is good for everyone because it creates more crumbs.

Capitalism is ethical because human beings are flawed. In an imperfect world, it’s right and just for people to take what they can, when they can, and exploit materials, goods, and people to the best of their ability to take more.

Theft is unethical. Fraud is unethical. Aggression is unethical. Greed is not.

In fact, it’s the duty of every moral person to maximize their own profit to reach whatever their definition of happiness entails — even if that definition can never be satisfied.

Often, those who argue for government regulation or increased social welfare aren’t doing so from a pragmatic viewpoint. There are valid arguments to be made for things like public parks, public schools, and public infrastructure that a community can enjoy and share. But there is simply no reasoning with someone who thinks it’s morally wrong to become a billionaire.

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