Capitalism is an Inherently Immoral System

One's standards for a moral system may differ. My arguments show the benefits of capitalism to society and people in general. Saying that some people do not thrive does not make capitalism immoral, as we have no way of knowing the cause of that. The majority of people do indeed benefit. 1. Opportunity Capitalist economies such as the United States could be mocked for a lack of equity when it comes to wealth. The reasoning behind this is the large differences in abilities and lifestyles of the rich and poor. However, we would be irresponsible to disregard the middle class in these economies. People have the opportunity to pursue whichever profession they choose and are free to invest or make financial decisions without heavy taxation. Opportunity is simply put as a chance, however small, to do something. The ability to grow or be successful is something that is the foundation in all economies. Everyone has the ability to play a role in the economy in a capitalist society. Opportunity gives a chance for greatness and the fulfillment of one"s goals. It must outweigh income inequality in today"s round simply because the higher end of incomes is a place everyone can reach, even if it is more difficult for certain people. 2. Societal Welfare People in a society psychologically thrive on freedom. Human nature tells us that what we put into something is what we can get back. In a capitalist economy that is held true because people can be greedy and earn tons of money, or be lazy and poor. Or, they could live a moderate lifestyle in the middle class. Health should also be a main concern of today"s round, because the health of a population is of utmost concern, outweighing smaller arguments in the opposition. In capitalist economies, the competition among healthcare providers is greater, breeding a more affordable market for care. Also, operations and treatments become more diversified and numerous as business is incorporated into health. 3. Pure morality There is no justification for a lack of freedom. There is no case of success in history of a society where economic opportunity was not promoted. There is inherent worth in every life, so prioritizing the freedom of an individual is essential. We see around the world that only in capitalist countries are people commonly happy. If they want something, they get it. There is a myriad of industries and services at their disposal. Democracy is crucial to morality. It is best achieved through the economic empowerment of the people. Now to move on to my opponent"s case: 1. The first contention was based on a common misconception. The gap between the rich and poor, or the oil companies and lower class individual is not forever-widening. Large corporations have a larger distribution of resources because they earn it. However, I see that it is immoral to disregard the struggles of those less fortunate. We need to realize that people always have a chance in capitalism. Whether investing in stocks or working hard to get promoted to assistant manager at work, capitalism has opportunity written all over it. Those less fortunate are not necessarily stuck there forever. To stop the uneven distribution of resources is to put it in the hands of the government. This has many downsides, including an unfair distribution. More unfair than the alternative. Successful upper middle class individuals or anyone seeking opportunity is suppressed so that no one is wealthier than someone else. It is unacceptable. 2. The number of unmet needs compared to the number of successful individuals shows the success of capitalism. My opponent even stated that the needs of the majority should be met. The majority is not the very few who are unable to thrive in a free society. However, these individuals can use public assistance programs and work to move up the ladder with enough motivation. 3. This contention itself lacked backbone or a basis. People thrive off freedom. How is putting the power in the hands of the government more fair than putting it in the hands of the people, when it comes to money. If my opponent wants to discuss the value of life, then looking to the opportunities individuals in capitalism have is important. Thank you for the challenge =514;!!