Greed and Christmas

Our generation is ruining society in a way no other has succeeded in doing. This is a very bold statement, but I write it nonetheless. We've made the world a greedier, more apprehensive place than it should ever be construed as. This morning I read an article suggesting that people in their thirties are more than likely single. Why, you ask? Because people are not willing to make a mistake, yet they are willing to live with and have children with people they are not fully committed to! What kind of crap is that? Being committed enough to raise children together, yet not sure enough that the relationship will last; this is why people aren't marrying anymore! This bothers me immensely, it's almost as enraging as the topic of abortion. Geez, just raise the kid, take responsibility for your stupid actions! Just because you did something wrong doesn't mean you have to kill an innocent life.
As Christmas approaches, greed becomes more prevalent. Americans' "wants" and "needs" are so interchangable. "I need another $10,ooo dress...I want this purse!" It's as if we haven't already accumulated enough useless objects from the past Christmases, as well as birthdays, anniversaries, and other miscellaneous excuses to give gifts. You'd think that we'd eventually run out of things to wish for, but production of new, supposedly better clothes, tools, computers, etc. continues to pique people's interests. Our survival really does not depend upon more efficient mechanical can-openers or television-radio-coolers.
Spend some time with your loved ones over the holidays, it's the best gift you could ever give them (plus it's better for the environment than those toys you'll be throwing away in a few months).
Your Christmas enthusiast,
Anna