Al wrote:
The weather guy on the local NBC affiliate said the other day as they
were discussing something caught on video tape, " I mean, come on. Who
doesn't have a video camera these days?
I don't have a video camera. :)
15% of the worlds population uses 90% of the worlds consumables.
Why are there poor societies? People live in resource poor places, or
the system of government in the area is corrupt or unable to improve the
quality of life for the citizenry.
Americans are so busy feeding the throw-away consumer treadmill, they
are completely out of touch with the reality of the world situation. And
the marketers (Madison Ave,) are doing their best to keep the wool
pulled over "our" eyes.
I would say that it's not just America, but all "Western" societies.
Kids refusing to go to school because they don't have the latest $250
sneakers. I have a friend who loves Tommy Hillfigure <--SP He only buys
Tommy clothing.
Then that kid is out of style. Tommy Hilfiger has not been "cool" in
quite a long time.
That said, I have had some Tommy clothing that has been through hell and
back. It's held up well under use - probably better than clothes that I
could have bought at Wal-Mart. While the clothing may be "stylish"
oftentimes it is also made better. Something that is a little more
expensive but lasts is better than something cheap but only lasts two or
three washes.
He thinks his "worth" can be measured by his "stuff". Get the right car,
get the girl. Wear the "latest" shirt, you are a success.
Unfortunately right now our society places a high value on image.
I mean who do we think we are? Are we entitled to cut all the old
growth forrest, extract all the crude oil, etc.. in 150 years, leaving
nothing to our great grand children but debt to China?
You think any other nation does as much for environmental conservation
as the USA? We lead the way in preserving the environment.
