I recall an SF story (though I don't recall whose) in which one must consume a daily quota to keep the economy healthy. It is a criminal offense to consume less than the quota.Well, our government hasn't made failure to consume a crime....yet. But the media has certainly done a pretty good job of making a large number of us feel like criminals if we don't have the latest model car, the newest whatzit, and the most up-to-date gee-gaw.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again:
(Hope that works)
Bruce