Money and Vanity

What is this fascination with fame and fortune? Why do we; people in general and, African Americans also, crave fame, fortune, cars, bling and a myriad of other useless things? The answer may lie in the roots of slavery (?).

This is really an unknown answer. I mean I guess we could gather some sociologists to attempt to study this phenomena but I am not sure that the "professional" rationalizations as to the cause of this behavior would be any better than an opinion put forth by any member of our society talking about this issue. It seems clear that the answer may not be simple.

When folks acquire some small portion of wealth they immediately (or as soon as possible thereafter) seek to invest the money into an interest bearing account that will generate income for themselves or at least build interest on the original investment. Sound familiar? If not then maybe its time we examined ourselves and said "Why not?". Why not grow wealth using the interest that is being charged by banks? (a little known fact is that the Koran and Bible both indicate that usury is forbidden)

Well unfortunately this scenario is almost always never true. Found money is frequently lost again as a result of trying to put a good face on poverty(?).