>> people in the U.S. are far more free, prosperous, and safe than those in China. > This sort of statement is entirely subjective It's not at all subjective.

>> people in the U.S. are far more free, prosperous, and safe than those in China. > This sort of statement is entirely subjective It's not at all subjective. There are many objective measurements of prosperity, such as income and wealth per capita, and freedom, such as human rights. Freedom House is a good source for an an objective, annual review of human rights (last I knew; I haven't looked at it in a little while).