Gee, I kind of like that word "justify". Comes from the word "just" as in fair. A pure capitalist would not care to justify price increases, but since our economy, culture, society and basic existence as a country is directly connected to energy (electricity and transportation) then I think that the concept of capitalism has to be watered down quite a bit.
In the name of justified capitalism would the total collapse of our economy be OK?
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
