There’s a lot of bashing the wealthy these days. And I think that most of the bashers would love to have what Ina and Jeffery have.

I met Ina briefly a few months ago at a book signing, and I could tell, just from looking into her eyes, as well as her from her interaction with the other guests, that she is a genuine person. She seems to be every bit the friendly, upbeat, classy lady that she portrays.

People really have no good reason to bash Ina and Jeffrey. I mean, what have they done to any of these small-minded folks? The only thing I can think of is that people are indeed caught up in small-mindedness, jealousy, ignorance and cynicism. They want to rip everything and everyone apart to feel better about themselves.

Jeffrey and Ina are good people, who have every right to be just as human and fallible as the rest of us; and every right to have and enjoy everything they’ve worked for. At the end of the day, I’m sure they recognize that they are no better than anyone else.

Moreover, and most importantly, the bashers need to understand that they are just as fabulous as the Gartens, in spite of not having what they have. Let’s stop comparing ourselves to them, or anyone else, and recognize and appreciate our own worth. If we could do that, we wouldn’t have time to worry about anyone else. There will always be more statured and less statured people than ourselves.

I happen to believe that for every person who hates on the Gartens, there are at least two or three who love them. I just wish that more of them, like you and me, would step forth.

I tip my hat and say, more power to them!