As a former socialist and a current "left winger" so to speak, I undrstand the many moral injustices of capitalism, a person earning £100,000,000/year having the equivilent purchasing power, and perhaps just power of a small town, But can it not be justified as a means of "pleasure currency". When musicians create music, they may earn millions, but in return for increasing the pleasure of millions. Does anyone consider this a reasonable justification of capitalism? I understand flaws such as lottery winners, people who get lucky playing the markets and such but generally is it not a good justification?

Another thing I notice is a flaw in the ratio of currency value/pleasure value between certain products. Surly assuming you had no means of pirating or whatever, the enjoyment you get from a 79p music track is far greater than that you get from a 79p chocolate bar. So how come music companies don't charge more, like £9.99 per single? I know CD's were about £3 per single but the enjoyment is still more than 3/4 chocolate bars, so surly they could get away with it?

Your thoughts.