Are we becoming too material?

Are we as a people putting way too much emphasis on what kind of car we drive or the labels on our clothes . Has presenting and illusion of who you are become more important than who you actually are? Give your answer, suggest another answer or give your opinion here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/page/page/3918060.htm

 

We are not becoming material, we are material.
No, if you can afford better why not buy better.
Yes, more emphasis is put on material goods than education.
No, nice things just make people feel better.