The key reason why we are richer than our ancestors is that these ancestors have bequeathed us buildings, factories and machines that have given us a high living standard to start with. Driven by irresponsible policy makers, America's present generation is consuming the nation's capital. Votes: 6
Consumption never creates wealth. Votes: 3
A nation that encourages its people to spend more and save less promotes economic backwardness, social decay and its own financial doom. Votes: 0