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[--Pete]

Hi,

As I wrote before there are some issues here. You make a kind of generalisation of what you think is fair but omit some very important things.
Capitalism needs population growth.
Capitalism needs increasing consumption.
Capitalism needs 'free' raw materials to be sustainable, and even then will only be sustainable in part of the world.

What is your definition of "capitalism"?

I think we can agree that capitalism is an economic system. That the essential characteristic of capitalism is private ownership. That an individual or an entity is entitled to a reward (profit) for their investment in time, effort, or money.

What are your additional constraints or characteristics that lead to the conclusion that capitalism requires growth for its existence?

--Pete