I think the point is that if you, as an individual, feel bad about your spending habits then perhaps a change is in order? If the root of the problem is that yo

I think the point is that if you, as an individual, feel bad about your spending habits then perhaps a change is in order? If the root of the problem is that your embarrassed by the inequality you might be showing to others than perhaps working towards ending the inequality might be a more productive use of your capital. I'm not the original poster but that's how I read it.