How is it not the similar? In both instances, people explain away the terrible deeds of a person by saying they are incentivized to do x,y,z instead of talking

How is it not the similar? In both instances, people explain away the terrible deeds of a person by saying they are incentivized to do x,y,z instead of talking about whether it is right to do so and focusing on the pain it inflicts on people. Trying to force anyone out of a home so you can make a buck puts their livelihood and safety at risk. You can't just excuse terrible behavior because people are greedy.