<p>^@NomadMIT:</p>
<p>Money does give the power to choose, but isn’t that only on a temporary basis? Maybe we can’t go to a college which doesn’t give us financial aid, but wouldn’t you say that, all said and done, empty pockets never hold anyone back? Too many people have risen from absolute poverty to great fame and fortune - please don’t say these are exceptions. Exceptions mean only one or two. </p>
<p>I suppose it’s all perception.</p>