On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58 +0100, "Michael Watterson" wrote: > On 29/07/2011 13:40, Carey Fisher wrote: > > And whose fault is that? >=20 > no idea. >=20 > Likely not the fault of one person or even one nation. Why is South=20 > America not "richer" and more advanced than North America? Or India and=20 > China more "advanced" than Europe? >=20 > There is no simple answer. >=20 > Why is Africa so poor compared to anywhere else? Why does Africa export=20 > food? >=20 > Why is Northern Italy "better" than Southern in "wealth" but vice versa=20 > in UK? >=20 > I have no answers. Next time you think about posting something like this, send me $20 and I'll give you a pass. It's usually better not to involve yourself in global comparisons or social psychology here. We are all guilty of that type of self-indulgence, but if you can catch yourself before you hit send, +1 to you. Best regards, Bob --=20 http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .