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Originally Posted by lucmas
Isn't taking advantage of a situation or person one of the cornerstones of capitalism?
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No, it is not, and it seems you do not understand capitalism.
There is nothing immoral or wrong about taking on a profit to an item for sale, and I am surprised you'd think this. And this is not taking advantage.
This is not to say capitalism can't be abused...of course it can, but to make such broad statements about it "taking advantage" is silly, to be sure.
How is the shop keeper supposed to pay the rent, the light bill, his employees if he does not add a profit margin?
There is nothing immoral about this, and if you think so, then you'd be happier in the good ole USSR ;-)