http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/04/30/Knowledge-as-The-New-Source-of-Wealth-In-Todays-Economy.aspxAs the Dow hit a record last week, this is a very insightful and scholarly essay and the sad state of the U.S. economy and how the Federal Reserve has much responsibility for this problem. But poverty is a big impediment to getting higher education. TheenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/04/30/Knowledge-as-The-New-Source-of-Wealth-In-Todays-Economy.aspx#96511Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:32:12 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:96511BridesteinMy opinion is that an uneducated public is easier to manipulate. Let's keep 'em all drugged up and stupid! I don't think it's a coincidence that they keep cutting the education budget every year. We had to close our junior high school, we have an elementary school in danger and the community donates the money every year for the music and art programs or there wouldn't be any. What a scam! <img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=96511" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/04/30/Knowledge-as-The-New-Source-of-Wealth-In-Todays-Economy.aspx#96510Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:54:40 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:96510LM36 A modern day depression might be a good thing if it causes people to reevaluate what is necessary in their lives.&nbsp; Our current society has evolved into overindulging, money hungry,&nbsp;disease stricken,&nbsp;drug taking, processed food eating,&nbsp;materialistic and mentally&nbsp;depressed people who&nbsp;take drugs&nbsp;to get&nbsp;a good nights&nbsp;sleep!&nbsp;I just encourage people to&nbsp;adopt a&nbsp;simpler pace of life, find something to be thankful for and spend time fostering healthy relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;Find gratitude in what you have today and take care of your most important asset, yourself!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>PS&gt; Maybe the Brits have it right, take sabbaticals every year, take long lunches and enjoy buying anything in the US for half off!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=96510" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/04/30/Knowledge-as-The-New-Source-of-Wealth-In-Todays-Economy.aspx#96509Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:32:00 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:96509Russ BianchiThere is but one fix to this posted issue, take control of your own lives and health, that&nbsp;leads to wholesome happiness, and hopefully planned prosperity, for yourself, your family and your friends.&nbsp; <br><br>The good Doctor is trying to assist you to "heal thyself".<img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=96509" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2007/04/30/Knowledge-as-The-New-Source-of-Wealth-In-Todays-Economy.aspx#96508Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:59:54 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:96508annapavlova42 Our fore-fathers are most likely turning in their graves.&nbsp; Their dreams and hopes of a better tomarrow has turned for the worse.&nbsp; Thanks to big corporations, ETC.&nbsp; our world has a lot of redistributing to move forward on.&nbsp; <br><br>I really miss the 50's and 60's.&nbsp; Those were fun times when you witnessed prosperity, fairness, loyality, real compassion, and the true meaning of the word hope.&nbsp; <img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=96508" width="1" height="1">