Such a protest is a worthwhile statement. If people in general bought mainly what they actually need....and then spent moderately on other things that make them happy...things would improve considerably. As it is, people buy all kinds of stuff that they don't need, and which doesn't make them very happy for very long, and their behaviour is indicative of a serious psychological illness, pandered to by incessant advertising.

I found the average person in Cuba, where there is no advertising and much less stuff to buy, to be far healthier and happier (and more mature) psychologically, and far more relaxed than the average North American is. And far more independent and self-sufficient too. Their lack of commercial advertising is a blessing. It does not stop them from thoroughly enjoying life and looking good while they do it.

I stopped watching TV 15 or more years ago, because I was fed up with the advertising and didn't want to pay to have my time completely wasted.

- LH