Marx and Franklin

I have always had a skeptical view on Marx, mainly based on my lack of knowledge about him. We are all raised knowing he's the father of communism, and thus, is not a great guy. But after reading him in class the last couple days, i've gained a new respect for him. Although his ideas are ludicrous for today's time, they actually made alot of sense in the age he was living. I respect his effort to try and reform the labor system and create a more work-friendly atmosphere across the board.

Then i read Weber, the section where he quotes Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is a nut, plain and simple. While i do agree with his theory on opportunity cost, that by working 5 hours out of 10, you are really losing 5 hours worth of pay, i cant follow it all the way through like he does. Franklin seems to believe that making money is an end in itself, rather than a means to be able to purchase something. I dont think retirement would be an idea he would support, based on the short passage we read. If one's only goal in life is to make money, and keep making money, what are you really living for? you'll never complete your task.