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Profit is a noble pursuit

Sun., Aug. 30, 2015

In this era of complaining about income inequality and the false narrative that the minimum wage is supposed to be a living wage, I think we all need to ask ourselves, are we better off taking from others or producing so we can help the people that really need our help?

When did making a profit become a bad thing? Ever work for a poor person? Profit means you did something right. You took a risk, you made something, you sold a product. Profit means you met payroll, you paid taxes, you supported your community.

Celebrate the profit-makers and the capitalistic system that made it possible. This is still the United States of America, where we celebrate success. Profit is a noble pursuit and our patriotic duty.

Bryan Davis

Spokane Valley

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