Because they reap the benefits of the freedom that all producers have to pursue their quest for the unimagined. The unimagined advances in every area of society bring a continuous stream of new, improved, and cheaper products and services. Advances in retirement products, health insurance, healthcare, and medicine make safety net products affordable for more and more people over time. This benefits all of us because our dollars go further. But it is especially beneficial for those with limited means for whom it may be the difference between living day-to-day and a life in relative security. And continuous advances in medical science over time mean that doctors prevent or cure more physical disabilities. The result is that more men, women, and children can look forward to a more comfortable and healthier life. Never is the aphorism “the rising tide lifts all boats” more true than in a capitalist social system.
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