As far as the "opportunity" argument goes. Let's keep it practical. We all know what wtfd661 meant. From his perspective, he effectively does not have the same opportunity, because his consequences for hanging out in Walmart all morning are more harmful to him than the retired guy's are to him.
However, it's still a choice. Would you rather be employed, or be able to hang out in walmart all morning with no consequences? From the retired guy's perspective, he's offering a service. He hangs out in walmart for you, and you pay him more for the ammo since he's the one who has it.
If you want "flippers" like the old guy stopped, then ask Walmart to start charging the market price. Doubtful flippers will pay $50+ for a brick of bulk 22LR.
However, it's still a choice. Would you rather be employed, or be able to hang out in walmart all morning with no consequences? From the retired guy's perspective, he's offering a service. He hangs out in walmart for you, and you pay him more for the ammo since he's the one who has it.
If you want "flippers" like the old guy stopped, then ask Walmart to start charging the market price. Doubtful flippers will pay $50+ for a brick of bulk 22LR.