I've never really understood the whole 'poverty is virtuous' bit.

I need money, because money BUYS cool shit. Money also buys time, and freedom.

I need a big-ass fast computer for my work. The bigger and faster the better. That isn't cheap. So I need money.

I enjoy movies. It's more fun watching them on a big-ass TV with a big-ass surround sound system. None of that gear is cheap. So I need money.

I like motorcycles. They aren't given away. so I need money.

I like books. Lots and lots of books. I get paper ones and digital ones, to read on my Kindle. None are free.

Music? See above. It isn't free, unless you're a fucking lowlife stealing thief, and neither is good stereo gear and speakers. So I need money.

If you think that makes me bad, well, I couldn't possibly care less. Mainly because I'm kicked back in my leather recliner engrossed in a movie with a good book and some good wine for later tonight.