I agree with your statement, but don't think it counters the post you are responding to.

Nevertheless profits being the sole reason for their existence doesn't put anyone or anything into a good light. Even if making per profit isn't a bad thing.

At least in the current day and age that appears to be true. Probably too philosophical for this thread though. ;)

Actually just wanted to say that giving background about the author still is interesting. How you value them morally is a different thing.