The BBC has it out for Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox. They called the billionaire a "capital imperialist" (as if being a capitalist is bad) and said that he wants to "destabilize" the BBC. According to them, Murdoch (and capitalism) are "against everything the BBC stands for".

Lorraine Heggessey said Mr Murdoch's continued attacks on the BBC stemmed from a dislike of the public sector. But he did not understand that the British people "have a National Health Service, a public education system" and trust organisations that are there for the benefit of society and not driven by profit.

Apparently the BBC is funded with taxpayer dollars. They are the PBS of the U.K.. They sit upon their high horse, and look down their noses at anyone motivated by money. The problem for the BBC is that a majority of the humans on the planet are motivated by money. Just look at the frenzy that happens whenever a lottery jackpot gets up over $100 Million. Look at all the "get rich quick" schemes that are out there that directly prey on people's desire to obtain material wealth. After all, greed is one of the seven deadly sins.

I think it's only natural that people and thus corporations are motivated by money. At least that way you know what angle they are coming from. Whenever a telemarketer calls, or someone tries to sell you something, you know exactly what they are after and are prepared to deal with them. Institutions like the BBC claim not to be motivated by "evil" profit. So just what does motivate them?

Many organizations claim to be interested in the common good. More often than not they have some sort of agenda. They have a picture of the way the world should operate, and their sole mission is to try to shape the world (and the people in it) to fit their own vision. The BBC is the worst kind of profiteer. Perhaps they aren't interested in money, but they'll gladly take away your livelihood and your freedom if they think its what's best for you. Not only that, but they'll expect you to be grateful for it too.