Great post, @geoffbarra.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with everything you say.
Money has become the goal, instead of the tool, simply because money equals power.

It's a sad world we live in...

Become a part of the SOLUTION – and not part of the problem, by living your life with integrity and empathy.
And if you do you will be rewarded in more ways than one – and your life WILL cease to be struggle...

Nice closure! There is still hope...