Do you think money is necessary in life?

Sgt Seth Busse — Mon, 26 May 2014 14:03:31 -0400

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 2:27 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 14:27:13 -0400

Dear Sgt Busse, Money provides a kind of social lubricant that makes interpersonal relationships work more smoothly. It is possible to survive without money. But, the root of many problems including divorce may be traced to difficulties with money. One does not need to be wealthy. But, it helps to have enough to go without choosing between food and medicine. Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 7:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 19:04:40 -0400

SGT Busse,

It's not necessary to have money. There are still natives around who live off the land, catch or grow their own food, and live in wigwams without electricity.

In some ways, people who live without money may be happier than the majority of us because they focus more on their faith, family, and friends.

Response by SSgt Michael Hacker made May 26 at 2014 7:11 PM

SSgt Michael Hacker — Mon, 26 May 2014 19:11:29 -0400

Life? No.
Society? Yep.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2014 11:37 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 May 2014 11:37:51 -0400

It isn't a needed really it is more of a nuance than anything. It causes more greed in humanity, as you can see. You either have it or you don't, many tribes where they live without the use of money and on old values live quite happily there isn't that greed and need to get the next level or next best thing. Our society has made it so impossibly to really teach our children you can be happy with very little when they go to school if you don't have the coolest things you are bullied, so it drives them to greed and want the next best thing.

I think as a society we should go back to values what brought us here in the first place money didn't, it's sad when we have more athletics, entertainers, etc., out there whom make more money while there are more and more people going hungry or homeless everyday all out of greed.

Mind you this is just my opinion.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2014 11:53 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 May 2014 11:53:43 -0400

Yes money is a necessity, it is what we need to provide ourselves and families with what we need to survive. But I think it is up to the individual to decide if money determines their quality of life. Most of us live beyond our means but there are people who enjoy a simple life and the amount of money they make may not be a lot but is sufficient for their lifestyle.