Lure of money seems supreme

Comment on "Money holds the key to happiness in Asia, survey finds" (China Daily, Nov 1-2)

The power of money is supreme. This is the reality of the modern world of globalization, which is ruled by capital.

Of course, money is important, very important, for survival. But money is not the be all and end all of life. Money can buy commodities, essential and not-so-essential, including luxury. Money can buy economic power and social respect. But money cannot buy peace. It cannot buy real respect either.