Americans have come to believe, deeply, that it is our right to consume. If we have the money, we can buy whatever we want, whether or not we need it, use it, or even enjoy it. After all, it’s a free country. And if we don’t have the money . . . heck, what are credit cards for? Born to shop. Whoever dies with the most toys wins. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of material possessions.
