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re: Do you think many Americans understand how bad the rest of the world actually is
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:24 pm to Hammertime
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:24 pm to Hammertime
The US murder rate is higher than many of those countries. However it is concentrated in such a small segment of the population that it is easy for most middle class people and beyond to have the feelings you describe.
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Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:26 pm to Keys Open Doors
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The US murder rate is higher than many of those countries. However it is concentrated in such a small segment of the population that it is easy for most middle class people and beyond to have the feelings you describe.
The vast majority of our murders are actually reported, too. I don't know if you can say that about the 2nd and 3rd world.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 7:53 am to Keys Open Doors
Nope. The poverty and lack of opportunity in other nations is staggering. Making 16k puts you in the top 10% in the world of wealth. Factor in the safety nets and widens the
gap.
gap.
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