16-01-2018 22:01 via sltrib.com

Letter: Greed must be controlled, channeled in good ways

I would like to respond to the forum letter about how unfair it is to overtax the rich with two words: unbridled greed.In almost every major religion, greed is clearly denounced. In a capitalist society, everyone is motivated by economic self-interest. Consequently, I would say that greed is not right or wrong, but it depends on whether wealth is gained by acceptable or unacceptable means. Thus, greed must be controlled by channeling it in good ways, while avoiding an excessive desire to possess
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