@lain @meowski "in their function as capitalists" they fund the resources (land, buildings, tools equipment) and inputs (raw materials, transportation, packaging, labor). Even in worker owned coops, these things must be provided for before workers can make the widgets.

I know you know this, but neglecting to say it provides fuel to those who aren't aware that "let's kill the bosses and owners" is a recipe for mass starvation.