Dave wrote:
Yes, but maintain it at its present low level.

???

... Perhaps I'm wrong, but I tend
to think those who insist they have no ability to change their present
circumstances are not strong in the area of self-respect. It's the permanent
victim mentality.

Yes, you are wrong. For one thing, a lot of people place more importance
on other things than getting rich. Family, for instance. Health, for
another.

It is a lack of self-respect which makes people turn themselves into
slaves for their yuppie McMansions and SUVs. They are permanent victims
of a meaningless consumer culture.

DSK