Essay/Term paper: Money

Essay, term paper, research paper:  Economics

Money


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.