Materialism and The American Dream

America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. And the home of the American Dream. 

Don't get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against the American Dream. I believe that everyone, regardless of race, gender, social class, or circumstance of birth should have an equal opportunity to succeed. The danger, however, is how we define this success. Today, the American Dream is defined less as "equal opportunity for success" and more as "get a huge house, a nice car, and lots of money." And this is where my heart is deeply troubled.