[Ramius]

Most of "the poor" in America would be among the wealthy if they had the same lifestyle in any *truly* poor country in the world. Only in America can you be considered "poor" and have a place to live, color TV, microwave oven, refrigerator and a car that runs.

[PleaseNoMore]

Isn't that the truth.

[BobS]

"Most of "the poor" in America would be among the wealthy if they had the same lifestyle in any *truly* poor country in the world."

It's all relative. I was a pen-pal with a gal in China who makes $25,000/yr and lives like a queen there. Owns a condo and the whole deal.