Ego stroking housing is a problem as is the huge trucks people use to run to the grocery store. It sometimes gets crazy with the status symbol syndrome! I think people somehow think that flashy objects means they are superior to others. Pretty sad if you ask me! I have noticed the penchant for larger and more expensive homes. It truly is sad.
I don't think your post is flawed. It is just that most of the folks here are, as you say, not into the wasteful lifestyle anymore!
