I am participating in a system that is destructive.  The economy is a monopoly ruled by eternally expanding corporations; corporations whose inherent motivation is to reduce the bottom line and increase profits because of the structure of capitalism. The fundamental principle of capitalism is freedom; our country upholds this system and allows corporations the freedom to exploit workers all over the globe.  I have to buy clothing, food and basic amnesties to survive and corporations like Wal-Mart provide these necessities at cheap prices that students strapped for cash can afford.    I am complicit and participate in a system I have no choice but to participate in regardless of whether I agree with it.