A new survey asked Americans what money can actually buy and found that at least “to some extent,” 85 percent of Americans believe money can buy fun, social status and political influence. Large numbers also believe money can buy career success (78 percent), good health (75 percent), physical attractiveness (72 percent) and legal immunity (71 percent). The jury was more out on happiness (63 percent “to some extent”, 35 percent “not at all”), respect (51 percent “to some extent”, 46 percent “not at all”) and inner peace (43 percent “to some extent”, 53 percent “not at all”). The “not at all” responders dominated when asked if money can buy love (55 percent not at all), talent (62 percent), intelligence (65 percent), a sense of humor (75 percent) or good morals (80 percent). Concerning.
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