From: "Richard Hong" 

>> Our system is a lot more meritocratic than is commonly believed.

Randall,

Even if that is the case, that is STILL an example of a morally flawed
system.  As soon as someone who is more gifted than another person uses
those greater gifts to maximize personal income rather than for the common
good, one is helping to create an unjust society.

That being said, I acknowledge that capitalism is more effective than
communism, but this is due to the *flaws* of mankind.  That a society will
be more efficient when it caters to self-interest is a fact, but it is not
a fact of which to be proud.  This is human nature.  But human nature is
corrupt.

Rich

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