Capitalism is the best economic system.

Thanks for accepting Con. Since you've already posted your main argument, I'm going to go ahead and post my rebuttals, and your 2nd round post can just be a repost of your arguments, or nothing. Let's get started with the rebuttals. "OBJECTIVE COMPARISON": I find it odd that you use China as an example of the ways in which socialism improves the quality of life in countries in which it's employed, when in fact, implementing more capitalistic policies and mandating more protections for private property are what's boosted China's economy and boosted the standard of living there. So it was capitalism, not their failed socialistic policies, which "fast-tracked China into the 21st century". "CAPITALISM IS INHERENTLY MURDEROUS": The ironic and oft-overlooked point is that all the commodities and goods and food which are in abundance in certain countries are only in abundance because of the efficiency and development of their free market economies. Without capitalism, there wouldn't be an abundance of goods and food. It should also be noted that while Con does make some good points regarding the short-term nature of investment and corporate direction, these are problems which can be fixed within a capitalistic economy, with government regulation and subsidies. In short, Con tries to argue that some potential shortcomings of capitalism can only be fixed by implementing detrimental socialist policies, when in reality, relatively simple government intervention in a capitalist free market could be the answer. Besides, the overall benefits of capitalism outweigh any potential shortcomings. It is capitalism, not socialism or communism, which ultimately produces the most wealth and the greatest standard of living for the most people. And the free market allows for non-profit and charitable organizations to help those less developed economic areas on the global stage. Con is trying to argue that we should upend the entire system of capitalism, to implement systems which are ultimately built on the wealth and fruitfulness which was generated by capitalism in the first place! With all due respect, that is madness! "INEQUALITY": First of all, as I pointed out before, China's economy at this point, is not non-capitalist. The reforms and policies they've implemented have effectively rendered their economy a heavily regulated capitalist state. If anything, China is evidence for the resolution. If anything, China is evidence that by implementing capitalism in a country, infinitely more wealth and better living is created for everyone than could ever be under socialism or communism. China is proof that governments can regulate capitalism in such a way to add a degree of fairness and long-term benefits for a country, while maintaining the system which drives continued innovation and better standards of living: capitalism! Ultimately, capitalism is the only real answer to issues with the quality of life in a country. They only have their amazing-performing economy, because of their implementation of capitalism and private property rights! I think Winston Churchill said it best, when he said "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings. That of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries." This concludes my rebuttals.