Less is Best

Most of us in Australia, myself included, have never known real poverty and have plenty of food and and motor cars and Tv's and airconditioners, computers, and whatever else we feel we need, and much we don't need. Compared to much of Asia we are wealthy, and so far not greatly affected by the recent economic turmoil in other parts of the world.

I read recently how Australia's cricketers are to have their payments improved by $80 million over the next five years. I notice that Victorian teachers were on strike last Thursday demanding  pay increase above what the government is offering. This follows industrial action over the last twelve months by police, ambulance and nurses. All say they are underpaid by comparison to counterparts in other states and want pay increase.

It is my view that Australians generally are overpaid and housing is overpriced. We are becoming a nation of greedy people who want more and more. I think even the National Parks blokes are on strike now, refusing to clean the toilets.

We may be an affluent nation, but we are becoming impoverished of grace and compassion and manners and leadership. Politicians lie and scaremonger, unions demand and misuse. I'd like to see some selflessness and gratitude and determination to help the unfortunate who slip through the net, and more care for the environment.

I reckon Australia is going down the gurgler. Sorry, but I do. Sold down the drain by greed and self interest. It will hit the fan. Dig that coal man, get that gas, pour that concrete. There's no tomorrow. Give me more...and more.

Less is best would be better, before it's too late.