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15227, Fine Line(s)
Posted by Soul Brotha, Fri May-11-01 05:14 AM

greetings.

Who is to judge how another person spends his/her wealth? I can dig where you're coming from, because I was of the same mind. But, I realized a few things & evolved my thinking:

1. We are not a monolithic people. Each of us hold different attitudes, especially regarding wealth.

2. Money does not cure all societal ills. Whether some ball-player pours millions into my community or not, the onus is on the people of my community to make a change, do better.

3. As people know better, they do better. Many of today's monied athletes are young (under 25), so, beyond setting up a generic foundation that they pay someone to run for them, their minds may not be wrapped around the idea of tangible change.

4. Each person in his/her own time, not when someone else decides. Give them a chance to evolve.

Its all about perspective.
Just thoughts. peace.