Capitalism is amoral -- it's not neither moral or immoral. Human beings can behave in moral or amoral ways. Arguably, there is a lot about the results of capitalism's results that are immoral. Free markets are good for many things. But, not everything because humans can b immoral
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i wasn’t clear here and was just annoyed with myself about it — i absolutely agree with you. what i mean is defense of capitalism is the moral position in contrast with socialism. thinking of free speech here. also not moral, but neutral and necessary. moral to defend it.
concerning the potential immorality in cap — if in violation of some right or other, it should be illegal. but that isn’t socialism. socialism rejects the concept of private property, requires massive force to perpetuate, and is absolutely a violation of natural rights. immoral.
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i think the problem though is we (me) keep contrasting capitalism with socialism, and while in conflict they are not opposites. one is an economic system and one is a prescription for force. the conversation is further confused by constantly changing definitions...
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Well, I think there are some areas where a democratically elected government can do a better job than private industry. For example, education, prisons, defense. Arguably, defense is socialized since the gov. runs it. Democracy means we can vote if the gov. is doing a bad job.
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