I think most people are wage slaves. Not you and I, but most americans and most of the world. I am sure that PBS employees have everyone's best interest at heart, but even if all the humans act admirably, companies are required by law to make profits.
Why is making a profit such a bad thing? Well, that has to do with interest. Interest rates enable capital holders to determine how much pressure is put on the overall markets. At the level of each individual business, many flourish, some get demolished. This creates a situation where, despite how many good actors there are, the entire market will promote bad actors, as the pressure of interest goes up. The most vulnerable companies are required by law to do everything they can, up to the limit of the law, to make a profit. This, in turn, creates a situation where government is always having to limit/regulate the excesses - the newest forms of victimization. This is why many libertarians are not capitalists. I am not saying that all companies are evil. I am saying that there are systemic problems that causes many companies to undermine their own customers. Class determines how much you personally are exposed to those kinds of companies - they tend to prey on the weak. Bz -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Educated Austin Alliance The EduAtx Alliance represents educated consumers and citizens in Austin Texas. Dedicated to transparency and the urgent and innovative belief in people. Among several points of focus, the alliance is dedicated to bringing transparency to the food industry and big agriculture when it comes to labeling of all genetically engineered foods. https://twitter.com/masondixon
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