I think I comprehend what is being said in NDD and CRad's post.
I may have mistakenly assumed consequences of extreme poverty that are not inevitable states. Yes, poverty can cause a feeling of overwhelming despair, hopelessness, bleak outlook, and desperation. It is this emotional state and its subsequent effects on the mindset of the individual that tends to enable these people to mentally accept the extremists (terrorists) doctrine. My flaw was disregarding that millions of people in this world are "content or quasi-happy" with their overall life while disregarding their financial condition.
The old money doesn't make you happy argument I heard so many times growing up. I was near-sited and being a typical upper middle class American trying to mirror my beliefs onto others with a completely different value system.
Is that where you guys were going with your arguments? Or did I just dissect myself for nothing?
