Free enterprise is great aspect of this nation

Published 4:15 pm Thursday, June 18, 2015

Re: Michael McDermott’s letter, “Redundant development is ‘just plain stupid,’ ” page A6, June 12 Herald.

Success breeds moaning.

Walmart seems to only get negative press because it is successful. Other successful companies also seem to get negative press. Whether it’s oil, automobiles, aircraft or any large industry, the moaning protests seem endless.

I also note that there is an annoying, common thread that runs through the vast majority of these career moaners. They appear to support any clownish, liberal point of view, regardless of the hypocrisy, corruption and lies being spun to them.

I would suggest the ill-informed wake up to the numerous realities of what makes this country successful. Namely, small ideas that grow into successful businesses by producing and selling desirable products.

If the idea, product or cost is wrong, buyers shop elsewhere and a newer, more competitive business will take it’s place. This competitive free enterprise should be encouraged, and anyone with a viable, creative idea and business plan that grows, is successful, employs people and continues their success should reap the rewards of their efforts.

Lycra, bicycles, canoes and millions of other businesses that rely on oil-derived products that the moaners inevitably use on a daily basis can also share in the glory of free enterprise.

Let’s be sure to defend our success with strength and wave the flag for free enterprise. It is one of the most important aspects of this great nation in this troubled world.

Alan Jackson
Poulsbo