Forum Post: Morally Accountable Capitalism :: Our One Demand is to the People

Capitalism is based on the idea that the consumer will balance and maintain the system. However, in today's world the consumer has been greedy, they have sought only the cheapest product with little regard to ethical impact of their decision. This greed has been reflected at the top. It is now up to consumers, it is up to us, to balance the system. We must overcome our greed and spend the extra dollar on the most ethical purchase, not the cheapest. Your dollar is a moral extension of yourself. You decide which companies to grow and which to weed out with each purchase you make. Support the organic, the sustainable, and the green. Buy your gifts from Main St. not Wal-Mart and shop local. Put your money in your local bank or credit union while avoiding the too big to fail.

Currently we need regulation to maintain accountability. It would not happen overnight but in a morally conscious market any immoral company would be defeated and render government regulation unnecessary. This could pave a path for liberals and conservatives overcome their differences and come together under one movement acting as one people, which is what we truly are. United we will be powerful enough to make the change we both so desire. We can stand together to end corruption by reestablishing a morally accountable capitalism where government regulation is no longer necessary. We are not different, we are human beings. This is our moment. Be the change you want to see.