Money has screwed up society a lot. The times long ago were not focused around a green
piece of paper that we have labeled as money. This piece of paper got an amount and then
finally you have to have it. True, money buys you things. Things that you want. Things
that you need. To me, money is just that; a thing. A thing to which we treat like a God.
A piece of paper that we carry around and every now and then do something worth while
with it. Money does three things. It brings on greed which in turn leads to unhappiness
and then not caring for anything but cash.
Most Americans earn between $20,000-$50,000 a year. The people in this category seem to
be somewhat content with their salary. Then you come to those that make less then this or
those who make more. The individuals who make less always want more. If these people had
more they could buy something a little bit nicer than they had before. Now those who have
more money than the average person seem to want more also. If they get more, they can get
better. The more they have the better they are. It's all a power trip.
The people who do not make too much are not too happy. They do not have that the nice
new car that their neighbor has. They always want something that someone else has because
they think it'll make them better.
Now, those who have money are unhappy a lot. They can never get enough. Everything that
they have needs to be updated and when they get the item it's already old so they end up
replacing it. The rich never get to sit back and enjoy what they have. They are to busy
buying.
Soon the individuals who make hardly anything somehow find a way to make more. Their
focus becomes a way to keep the money coming. The focus disappears from their activities
and family. The wealthy loose interest in time spent with their families also. Many loose
interest in their life. The main focus becomes what to spend the hundred grand on today
and then how to make more to make up for what they just blew.
I am not stereo-typing all Americans. Some are content with their lives and the way they
live. Many don't worry about the money situation. The ones who do though, stick out in
our society.
If we could all appreciate the way life is, the fun, and the beauty I think America
would be better. If people weren't power hungry maybe we'd have a lesser demand for
money. Those few people who are money hungry and power hungry need to relax. Money can't
buy you happiness. These few individuals need to understand that. Hopefully, in the near
future money will become less important and we will begin to focus more on other things
like enjoying our beautiful country.
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