Their argument is not actually hanging on those basic economic principles. They are not misunderstanding anything. They are QUESTIONING those basic principles themselves and maybe if they warrant a change to those principles. See, you haven't even started the discussion ON THEIR TERMS, yet. You're still at the stage where they talk to you and you don't even grasp the full weight of what it is they're saying. They've been very patient so far, despite you slinging mud in all directions for two days now... I think it's time you actually acknowledge what they are saying, or look like a fool... your choice.