Yesterday, in a moment of aggravation, my husband angrily stated that oil companies shouldn't be 'allowed' to profit $35 billion in a quarter. He feels that the government should regulate and basically cap these companies from 'over-profiting.' I was obviously baffled at the statement and stated that the government should never, under any circumstances, have the right to impede or control a person's right to produce or trade and least of all keep anyone from making profit on their production. I asked him why one would go into business in the first place, if not to make profit? I don't believe he actually has any strong opinion on the matter, because he had no rebuttal. We've never really seen eye-to-eye on matters that are political or philosophical in nature. This statement, however, was so off-base to me that I am still in shock.

Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? Am I wrong for being a little disappointed?