> Be kind.... I should have qualified (the materialism statement as pertaining to 'middle class'). 100% those below poverty are fighting and need as much help

> Be kind.... I should have qualified (the materialism statement as pertaining to 'middle class'). 100% those below poverty are fighting and need as much help as they can get. I may sound harsh, but I'm really just trying to address that materialism and consumerism ARE a huge contributor to wealth inequality. My words tends to be more matter of fact than I really feel. Cable reference was really to infer a way to save $50-100/mo for many.