My problem isn’t with wealth, its with arrogance. (not that you have said anything indicating arrogance)
There is simply no empirical data which shows that a well diversified portfolio of US stocks (index funds preferably) do not outperform nearly every other investment on earth.
Anyone who argues that stocks are not a good investment simply does not know what they are talking about or is letting their emotion get the best of them. (not directed at you, but the many here who equate the stock market with the lottery; it can be, but then it is what you make of it)