Absurd

 Does it seem absurd that professional athletes make average salaries in the millions and feel underpaid while our nation’s teachers struggle to make ends meet?

Does it seem absurd that people fill stadiums at big ticket prices with no guarantee of a good game while symphonies play at levels of consistent excellence and can’t fill the halls?

Does it seem absurd that people pay for clothing to advertise their professional and college teams but don’t have money to support their kids’ schools?

Does it seem absurd that many military win Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars with almost no recognition while entertainers vote award after award for themselves for just one performance.

Does it seem absurd that we trust celebrities to sell us all kinds of stuff, but we don’t trust the people we elect to serve us?

Does it seem absurd that many work unnoticed for their whole lives to make the lives of others better while celebrities give from their excess time and money and get lots of media attention?

Does it seem absurd that these things reflect our social values while we don’t even recognize their absurdity?