The sad thing is the illusion that simply having the sneakers will do much more for the wearer than a pair of $15 K-Mart Franklins.
Because pure capitalism is better than government meddling, doesn’t mean that there aren’t other states of affairs (remember, the government does not need to be the center of moral authority) that are better yet. I get the idea some of you would scoff at traditional Christian preachers and their harping on modesty.
Modesty and frugality are not synonyms. Highly immodest dress can be purchased quite cheaply. And your traditional Christian preacher is more likely to wear a suit and tie than an inexpensive pair of jeans and a fleece sweatshirt.