Capitalism
an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decisions, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined by competition in a free market
Capitalize
intransitive verb
to gain by turning something to advantage – capitalize on an opponent's mistake
When the presentation of capitalism is seen, it sounds so fair and good. When you look at one presentation of the root word “capitalize” you begin to question what is fair and good.
Capitalists will insist it is right to turn something to an advantage and to capitalize on an opponent's mistake. Is it right to turn someone living in poverty to their advantage? Is it fair to capitalize on someone's disadvantages?