New Baseline for discussion

Rather than all this left vs right, Dem vs Repub, Conserv vs Liberal
bantering, where one of two choices must be made - and thus limiting
the discussion and possibilities, and dividing us, I would like to
suggest ways we can talk outside this arena.

I am interested in what discussion may come from the following
economic scenarios:
First, a good or service is offered, which is purchased by a
consumer. What is an acceptable amount of "profit" that should be
made? Should there be any limit to what the "seller" can make? If
someone can produce a good or service for say $1 and sell it for
$1,000 - is that okay? If it is not, then what would be an acceptable
amount of "profit"? Let's use percent, rather than any specific
dollar amount - so they we can talk about any scenario, not just the
example I listed. For example, a 50% profit would mean having sold
the item for $1.50

The next question then is what should happen to the profit? I am
talking profit, after all expenses are paid for, beyond funds needed
to keep the business running. How should the profit be split up - or
- redistributed/ or not? Again, let's talk numbers (percentages)
here, not political rantings. For example, should 100% stay with the
owner? Should it be split amongst all who work for the "company or
ownership"? If so, who should get what?

Remember, if we stick to using percentages, what we answer to question
1 shouldn't impact our thoughts/answers on question 2. Some might
feel differently about $1mil in profits vs. $10 in profits - but by
using percentage, it's the same difference. Percentage should level
the playing field.

Lastly, we shouldn't need to note our political leanings here, just
numbers. I feel that by using numbers (something we should all be
able to agree on -not necessarily the final number, but just what a
number is - a value) maybe we can come closer to finding agreement or
compromise....vs using words to keep us divided.

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