Entertainment

Do Americans spend too much money on entertainment? Does society allocate its resources in a prudent and responsible manner? The entertainment business is a booming industry with endless resources and opportunities. Amusement parks, stadiums, theatres, and casinos are all thriving businesses that are growing at an increasing pace. It seems as if Americans are starved for entertainment, and are willing to devote more resources for it. People are no longer satisfied just to go out …

…baseball team, which will use it sixty-five times a year when the city cannot afford to keep the streets clear of snow or provide security at public schools. People should realize that the researcher who finds the cure for cancer is far more valuable than the football player who scores the winning touchdown. Society should not let entertainment control it, but should restore some common sense by allocating its resources through more prudent spending habits.