Good vs Evil?

First of all, I want to state that there is no such thing and "good" or "evil." They are relative terms that change from culture to culture and have changed over time (and will continue to do so). Ok, with that said, I wanted to comment quickly on what message exactly is Hollywood trying to tell us these days when it comes to morality. Take the new Batman: Dark Knight movie for example. Let me describe the two main characters and you pick who you think is the role model and who is bad for society.

Batman: Disgustingly filthy rich, high carbon footprint (arrives to a party at his house in a helicopter), womanizer, corporate giant, narcissist, violent, and a liar.

Joker: Makes his own clothes, worried about population size, extremely intelligent, self confident, funny (of course), misunderstood,  rebel, revolutionary, visionary, non-materialistic, and also violent.

Sounds like Joker wins to me. It also looks a little like David vs Goliath or the little shop owner vs Wal Mart. Aren't we supposed to side with David (the little guy?) If so, then why do the Goliath's always win. Why are Wal Marts still in business. It sounds to me like this Batman example is just one of many ways to corrupt young kids (and older ones) and teach them early on who to side with. I can hear the messages screaming to me during the movie: "get a job; dont be a hippy freak with home made clothes, wear Armani; envy the rich; fight to maintain the status quo; squash any attempt to be an individual or to fight against the system."

I'll leave you with that last thought.