I agree with most of what you've said and congrats on using used clothes - I always go to a low cost store now and clothes are great and simple. I disagree with the religious part but that may be an American problem - From my view the problem isn't religion, it's capitalist leaders (when it comes to class and money), and they are not a homogeneous religion or race. In fact, I think if Christians really followed Jesus they'd have to be anti-capitalism and against the rich, but I guess it's not convenient.
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you
