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Webby · 11-10-2006, 11:25 AM

OK... "Rich" is relative, and it's nice to know you may have $1mill stuffed in a bank, - but that is not exactly going to change your whole life (despite what many folks think).

It's also true that there is a element of abusers in any society - that will never change and it's nothing new.

Decrying people who are not "rich" can often be unjustified and often arises out of a stereotype where folks who are not rich are classified as "losers" blah.

Can think of a few people who are not rich, but they have contributed more in their lifetime than 99% of us ever will do. Academically, they are highly educated and with a wealth of experience which has been applied to help others. These folks are highly respected for who they are - not how much money they have. They have a very modest lifestyle and have no problems with that.

One is a college professor (least by profession), but he spends his time on projects and eg just finished a project in Africa heading 3000 people working on developing methods of growing food in the desert, for which he got UN awards and where the UN have adopted his model. He also has testimonials from ministers of many govts where he offered his services and worked with them. This guy can't even afford a car - he's a giver, not a taker - and we gave him a car to help him get around. Between his projects - he's personally involved in helping others. All he wants to ensure is that his family have an education and ensure they are equipped to be able to offer something in their lives.

Another is an international jurist. She has negotiated everything from international boundary disputes to regional conflicts. Sure, she got her expenses covered for her work, but she is not "rich" or anything near that level and lives in a very modest home. Recently she was the first lady to be appointed as a justice to an international court and she is looking forward to being of use to the court, - at least she will be salaried during her term as a justice, - but that is not why she has accepted the nomination. Her interests come from being able to contribute - not from a financial aspect.

Despite both have barely any dollars between them, they are highly respected both locally and internationally. Back to - it's who you are that matters, - not how many dollars you may be clutching

11-10-2006, 11:25 AM
Webby Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Far far away - as possible Posts: 14,956	OK... "Rich" is relative, and it's nice to know you may have $1mill stuffed in a bank, - but that is not exactly going to change your whole life (despite what many folks think). It's also true that there is a element of abusers in any society - that will never change and it's nothing new. Decrying people who are not "rich" can often be unjustified and often arises out of a stereotype where folks who are not rich are classified as "losers" blah. Can think of a few people who are not rich, but they have contributed more in their lifetime than 99% of us ever will do. Academically, they are highly educated and with a wealth of experience which has been applied to help others. These folks are highly respected for who they are - not how much money they have. They have a very modest lifestyle and have no problems with that. One is a college professor (least by profession), but he spends his time on projects and eg just finished a project in Africa heading 3000 people working on developing methods of growing food in the desert, for which he got UN awards and where the UN have adopted his model. He also has testimonials from ministers of many govts where he offered his services and worked with them. This guy can't even afford a car - he's a giver, not a taker - and we gave him a car to help him get around. Between his projects - he's personally involved in helping others. All he wants to ensure is that his family have an education and ensure they are equipped to be able to offer something in their lives. Another is an international jurist. She has negotiated everything from international boundary disputes to regional conflicts. Sure, she got her expenses covered for her work, but she is not "rich" or anything near that level and lives in a very modest home. Recently she was the first lady to be appointed as a justice to an international court and she is looking forward to being of use to the court, - at least she will be salaried during her term as a justice, - but that is not why she has accepted the nomination. Her interests come from being able to contribute - not from a financial aspect. Despite both have barely any dollars between them, they are highly respected both locally and internationally. Back to - it's who you are that matters, - not how many dollars you may be clutching __________________ XXX TLD's - Another mosquito to swat.