Today, we often hear "We are living in unprecedented times." When combining the crises of the pandemic, our social unrest, and all the political divisions, it provides for times and circumstances that most Americans have not experienced, any way to the degree we are today.
America has faced numerous issues in its long history, however regardless of the issue or crisis, one of the primary elements that not only remained the same but also grew and became stronger was that of our Free Enterprise System of Capitalism. What is more, due in large part to our economic system, each generation found itself with a better way of life than the generations of their parents and grandparents.'
But the crisis we are facing in America today is different from anything we faced in the past. Today we are facing the threat of evolving away from our Free Enterprise Capitalism and turning instead to the system of Socialism, or equally as bad is to become a Social Welfare State.
So, why are things beginning to drift south? After a successful record for almost 240 years, why is Capitalism being called into question? While historians who accurately portray the facts will have the final say, yet one argument that is made today against Capitalism is that due to some of the ills that have taken root, that opportunity for many is not available today as it was in the past
The reality is such that Capitalism is only an economic system, and as an inanimate system, in and by itself it is devoid of morals, ethics, policies, and practices. Therefore, when referring to the Ethics of Capitalism, it must ultimately boil down to the ethics, actions, and attitudes of the groups or individuals who are operating within that system. Because Corporate America touches the lives of everyday citizens in ways that no other entity can, the need for change becomes more apparent and more pressing.
Every generation has had its challenges. This is our time to step forward to assure the freedom and opportunities that gave America the greatest standard of living ever known is also available for our children and grandchildren.
