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Capitalism is far and away the best system for allocation of resources and creation of wealth. It does have downsides though. The “consumer culture” creates a great deal of anxiety for individuals if they allow it, “keeping up with the Jones”. Without a clear Christian ethos (which we have mostly, if not entirely, lost) the capitalist system can become all about greed and money.

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A goal of “keep up with the Jones’” is a person choice. An act of free will is always supported by capitalism because it’s foundation is freedom.

Taking out $100k in loans to major in gender studies is also an act of free will

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