When the point of
culture becomes to make profit, something is
very wrong.
Why do we do this? Why is it that we take something that we enjoy, that is interesting, perhaps even beautiful and hoard it? I already gave away the answer: profit.
Example 1: Comics
Example 2: Beanie Babys (ok, they're not beautiful, but they're still held for profit)
Example 3: Action Figures (STILL in their packaging...
Heresy!
Example 4: Baseball cards
The point of these things was at one time to
play with and
enjoy. The fact that we take everything and try to make
money off of it, disturbs me. It also changes the intentions of all involved.
Kids are in it for money now.
Parents, too. The
producers/
manufacturs/
artists aren't any better. Since when did the point of life become to make money?!
Wake up, people! Money is only paper. Ok, I know it's not exactly that simple, but somewhere along the lines you should enjoy it all, too.
Money is not the goal and only sometimes the means to happiness. Happiness is the goal. and the means. and the path. Get going.