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This is done around all key stages of life where insecurities can be exploited.

The wedding industry from wedding rings to venues, new babies, even interviewing for white collar jobs used to be accompanied with the need for a new suit.

Once it can be established something is important and to be revered, rent seeking knows no bounds.




All true and don't forget that even death you're not safe (the funeral industry is one of the worst offenders).


The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Way_of_Death




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