Sure, that's how the system works, and why it works well in order to make sure gold gets dug out of the ground rather than worms. That makes it a justification

Sure, that's how the system works, and why it works well in order to make sure gold gets dug out of the ground rather than worms. That makes it a justification for doing things this way, but it's not a justification for me, personally, feeling entitled to the money I receive.