No thanks, the items I spoke of was not what I think the wealthy should
have, the items I spoke of, is what the common person should be able to
afford. I'm sure Grandma with her bad knees and arthritis along other
ailments, looks forward to climbing down stair-steps and long walks to the
market. Don't start with, other family members going for her, not every
grandma has other family members to run to the market every day. Still if
they Choose to live that way, more power to them, but if they Have to live
that way, because they can't afford to live any other way, then that is a
shame on the powers that keep them in poverty. I think people should live
the way it makes them happy, but if they are forced into poverty by the
powers that rule, then that is the shame.
--
William Barfieldsr
"Douglas S. Ladden" wrote in message
9.17...
A1 WBarfieldsr on 21 Oct 2003 suggested:

I reached my goal
and now I'm enjoying the rewards. I believe anyone can do the same,
so I have a hard time understanding how in the 21st. century people
can't afford a refrigerator, stove, TV or a computer, if they want it
bad enough. Of course they have to know they can get those things
that will improve their standard of living.

I just have a few things to comment here. First, having more
material goods does not necessarily improve your standard of living.
Simplicity, happiness and family are in many ways a much higher standard
of living than having material goods. And going to the markets, which
are
clean and regulated and have fresh food, are more than just trips to buy
goods. They are also social events for the housewives and children. You
confuse, because you have been taught that way, quality of life with
wealth. From what I have seen and experienced, wealth actually seems to
lower quality of life and happiness, in most cases.

I renew my offer to show you Mexico, so that you can learn the
realities and get a better understanding of what you try to speak of, if
you're willing to pay for your education.

--Douglas