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Nice Point Victor

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I just read John's post below, and my stomach is churning a bit. Mostly because of his arrogance and presumptuousness (though admittedly some of the counter-arguments made me a bit nauseated too).

Here is my take on this. I know plenty of people who are materialistic and selfish. Some are quite wealthy and others are quite poor, but they only spend money on their own gratification and nothing else, whether it's things, food, alcohol, or drugs. That is bad in my opinion. Greed for greed's sake is NOT good and does not drive our economy. I also know plenty of people who are materialistic, to an extent, but not selfish. Some are also quite wealthy and others quite poor. They work hard and they share their time and their wealth with others, including family, friends and charities.

It makes no sense whatsoever to categorically declare that $50,000 is too much for a stereo (though in my gut I share some sympathy with that as a knee jerk reaction). What should be relevant is whether the owner of that stereo is generous to other people or is greedy and selfish. I believe that it is incorrect to infer that the owner of a $50,000 stereo is greedy, self-indulgent, or whatever. That owner might give twice that amount, or even half that amount, or a fifth of that amount, to charity each year. That owner might provide community service to his town or church or a non-profit group.

Now, turning to John's post above, it is one of the most frightfully self-absorbed naratives I have ever read. Does this guy think of anyone but himself? He seems very selfish and self-centered. Someone truly spiritual would not be so insulting and judgmental.

Uhg. Depressing.


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