diamonds and gold

what's the deal with folk's obsession with gold and diamonds?

does anyone want to reflect on the old black man in africa that walked many miles to shift through dirt for hours only to exchange the gold or diamond that he recovers for ONE BAG OF WHEAT to feed his entire family?

meanwhile, that same diamond is sold to some sap sucker in the united states for $4,000.

it's like slavery never happened...

or better yet, is it still in full effect?

whatcha think?