I have been following this thread for a few days and its comical and rather filantropic posts on status, power and influence. I must say it is a good way to "ajitar el avispero" as evidenced by the prolific posts. So I guess that I'll add a little humor and put in my two bits.
Near my house are two cemetaries. One where all the literate, well to do, statesmen "proceres" type are buried the other is just the municipal one where everyone else that doesn't have power, prestige and pull go. Those interred in either one of these sacred grounds don't seem to mind what they were, who they were, even where they came to rest. In both places it rains, shines and the days go by. No one there seems to care about the things this poll is hashing.
I guess the literal message from the grave is that...who cares how rich, "educated" and powerful you might be. Coming into the golden years I find that life is much too short and it goes by so very fast. Time is of the essence. In the end even the pharaohs never got to enjoy these fruits in the after life. However another message from the grave I see is that the real education, power and prestige comes upon those who inhabit earth in serving others, in loving your "projimo", in being of value to those who are in need. These things are quite invaluable.
* - College Education - $300,000 and climbing
* - A Snazzy Italian Sporstcar - $400,000
* - A Home in Altos de Chavon - $1,000,000
* - Helping those around you needing a better life - PRICELESS!
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