Suzanne, I think (also) that our stock market system is geared BY
the rich, for the rich, etc., etc. And, while, yes - should the
poor (whether "down & out", working, moderately, etc.) ever get
hold of a huge block of money to invest - fat chance that we'd feel
like "gambling" it (yes, in essence that's what it is) in the market.
There is always a dire NEED for something basic (health care,
automobile, etc.) to spend it on - or if nothing else, to pay off
bills from prior purchases on credit! (And that's for those who
happen to have *enough* credit for their needs...)
But - look at who "runs our system." It sure isn't "US!" Any
huge conglomerate (by any other name) sets the pace for those
in the group.
Jackie
