Interesting indeed.

This is a tough one because I think we do have some responsibility to people in desperate need overseas or even in our home country. And in part we pay taxes so that this can happen, but we probably need to tale some personal responsibility as well - whether that is sponsoring a child or donating, or giving some of our time and energy, or some other way you might think up.

I don't think that means I can't buy a pinball machine every now and then, though. Nor can I impose my way of thinking on others - persuade and encourage, perhaps - but not impose.

So yes, we are in a privileged position being Australians (or in the Western world) in terms of wealth. Some people wonder where their next meal is coming from, but we have it so good we can afford to wonder where our next pinball machine is coming from! Use that privilege wisely.

That's my $2 worth.