"the choice today seems to be between that perpetual chase or too high a likelihood of poverty. I think that's a poorer choice than what previous generations had."
Very well said. I think a lot of the hype these days about the wonders of our high-tech economy, the Dow, our GDP growth, etc. obscure this basic issue. The tradeoff between work and leisure, risk and reward and the requirements for achieving and **keeping** a comfortable middle-classlife appear to have gotten tougher for many Americans.
Thanks!