Sting Should Not Apologize

I came across an article where Sting was defending the fact that he owns seven homes around the world.

It's not clear what the criticism was, but it's quite a familiar line of thought coming from those with a liberal leaning. Wealthy people are often vilified simply because they have a lot of money. Never mind most of them worked far harder and took on more risk than their critics in order to provide products or services that people actually wanted.

Sting is very wealthy because he chose a risky career path where most entrants fail to make enough money to barely scrape by on. It turned out that he is a highly skilled and talented musician who provided enjoyment to millions of people around the world.

His money came from people shelling out $15 for a CD, $20 to $75 or so for a concert, and from radio stations who used his music to sell advertising. All of these people made their own decision to give this money to Sting (indirectly) because they wanted to consume his product.

When millions, many repeatedly, spend money for his valued product, it does add up. This is how Sting became wealthy. He earned every dollar in an honest and productive manner.

Why should he be criticized for spending the money that people happily gave him? What is shameful about someone who has provided value to millions of people spending his wealth?

He can probably afford 27 mansions. If Sting wants to own 100 homes, I say go for it! Enjoy your wealth Sting, any way you want (as long as it's not harming anyone of course, and he hasn't harmed anyone by his spending).

So Sting, please don't apologize for your enjoying the fruits of your highly treasured labor -- the results of the wealth of entertainment that you gave to millions.