Reply #141: I didn't consider it a personal attack.

[MissB]

I just don't find it useful for us to engage in some sort of middle-class versus upper middle class warfare on DU. $100k in many parts of the country doesn't make one rich, especially when housing costs are so out of control. It may make life a bit more comfy, but it doesn't mean one can afford a membership at the local country club. Several posters seem to be suggesting that those of us that have incomes over $100k are driving shiny Mercedes and eating caviar. It isn't the reality.

I don't know how families making $50 to $75k can buy a house in this city when the average house price is $280k. I'm sure the families pulling in $30k have no hope of owning a home.

I'm fortunate in my life and I'm well aware of that. I don't consider my life to be a hardship in any way.