Our nation was founded on the principles of individual freedom, free enterprise, justice, and equal opportunity.  Reward for effort.  Capitalism is the engine that took us from nothing to the most powerful nation in the world.  It was the work, sweat, sacrifice, and sometimes failure of individuals who made it possible.  The state did not do it!  In fact, the state would have nothing to offer without capitalists creating wealth in the first place.

Is Henry Ford a villain for creating a company that has employed millions and fed countless families throughout the years with salaries paid?  He was wealthy as a result of his personal risk and efforts.  Is he greedy?  Before you make that evaluation you better investigate the Ford Foundation which since 1936 has distributed over $15 billion “delivering on a promise to improve lives and create opportunity.”  Add to that amount, individual charitable contributions by the Ford family.  This single greedy capitalist has done more for America than every member of congress combined.

Examples of greedy CEOs are used to condemn capitalism.  Yet, for every greedy CEO there are thousands of entrepreneurs risking everything, working endless hours, creating jobs, and paying taxes.  They deserve what they earn far more than politicians who all seem to leave office wealthy. 

For those who are against free enterprise there are plenty of countries that offer socialism to which they may emigrate.  We do not need to reshape America to fit the world order.