Business needs a strong consumer base to survive

Maximising profits at the expense of those with so much less, or nothing, will probably always be a significant part of the nature of the big business beast (Striking workers are telling the truth about British politics, Opinion, 20 January).

Still, there must be an imminent point at which the status quo can/ will end up hurting big business’s own monetary interests. I can imagine that a healthy, strong and large consumer base – and not just very wealthy consumers – is needed.

Or could it be that the unlimited-profit objective/ nature is somehow irresistible?

Frank Sterle Jr White Rock, BC, Canada