Posted by Estella on May 10, 2006, at 1:49:47
In reply to Re: Estella » Estella, posted by gardenergirl on May 9, 2006, at 13:00:49
> You know, when I get to thinking about that, I usually end up saying, "How much money does someone need, anyway?" And "How does someone spend all that money?"
I think more money buys you more power and social status. So if you have one billion more than that person down the road that probably buys you more power and social status than that guy down the road...
I don't think they spend all that money.
I think now matter how much you have...
People probably still live in fear that it will be taken away.
From their decsendents...
From their future generations...In fact... Sometimes I think the less you have the less you have to lose (so long as basic needs are met...)
But power...
I think it is about power and status really.
I mean... Imagine if you got to nay or yay research funding...
Imagine if you got to be known as a generous donor
Imagine the power in being top CEO
The company vehicles flights holidays conferences
Funny how those with money...
Don't seem to need to spend much of it...Hmm
HrmBut IMHO it isn't the middle class who need to lose out in order for everyone to have their basic needs met...
But would we be able to learn to be happy with being middle class...
Without the dream of hitting the top, without the dream of our descendents hitting the top?
Being a millionare... Being a billionare...
The potential for that.Is that what freedom for the pursuit of happiness means?
Or is that one interpretation on freedom for the persuit of happiness?
Pursuit of happiness at what cost????????????
poster:Estella
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