It's a fine line and morality and legality don't always line up for all people.
I have several side businesses that some would consider immoral. Some people would say they purposely capitalize on other people's desperation and addiction. However, I run them honestly: I honor refund requests, I pay taxes on my earnings, I don't lie or cheat to get people to buy my products. Overall, I am an honest person and I sleep fine at night. What I'm doing is absolutely 100% legal. It's the same thing as blaming the alcohol seller for enabling drunk drivers or the tobacco companies for "forcing" people to smoke. Maybe I have very loose morals, but I do have a respect for people, laws, and society and I think that makes me honest. A moral person could do what I do but they would have to work harder at it. My lack of morals has certainly helped me get an edge up on the people with more of a conscience.
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