Demobud,
You're not soapboxing!!!! We learned the fundamental basis of being a man, which in turn, built this country. Benchmarks of WORK ETHICS were instilled in us (or our backsides). Reflecting on those benchmarks and bootmarks, I am very honored I was disciplined towards working hard. It pays off!
As far as any person or corporation making money off of people, products or services, that's business. Sometimes we can feel like non-profit organizations that are regulated and litigated to the extreme. We work hard, work smart and as Solomon says "there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work". When I sleep at night it's because I worked hard.