Originally Posted by
Nightshade
Dahon, I'm suprized at you 
and disappointed 
that you are being so narrow minded.
Your point quoted just reeked with "everybody else can suffer but not me" so I suggest that you
take time to learn the ways of the past when people didn't have and didn't need the modern
gee whiz stuff we take for granted today. There IS life without ALL of the modern stuff of today.
But I think Steve's main point was valid. Yes, peopl could cut back on communications and entertainment, but the real expenses are housing and transportation. Any
significant cutbacks or savings will usually be in those areas.
OTOH, even the "bargain" prices of $100/month for phone, internet and cable TV are pretty steep. Add in $75 or more for a cell phone, and some people might be able to cut back there. Personally, I don't have internet access at home, cable TV or a land line phone. My cell phone is pay-as-you-go and costs a little over 10 cents a minute. I still manage to stay entertained and in touch with friends and family.