Dave, Thanks for the comment. I understand that there are multiple sides to every story.  I agree there are times when we all do certain things to accomplish higher goals.  The article that prompted my response was a purely economic judgment and rationale for an economically motivated behavior.  No one is trying to do anything more "noble" than make money, and no one seems to judge the right or wrong of the practice by any method other than the pragmatism of achieving the monetary goals.  When money is our only measure, I think you'd agree, we have a bad ruler.
Mike...