Animosity towards the merchant class has been around for centuries. Why? The goal of making a profit is quite obviously a self-serving motive. Other occupations, while equally self-serving, are better able to hide their motives.

Suffering perfects the soul.

The eleventh commandment: Thou shalt be tolerant of all paths that lead to God.

Subsidies have changed the way the nation behaves.

We are coerced into faith by our suffering.

If everyone had to start up their own business, socialism would soon die.

Those who think profit is a dirty word should try to make one.