Culture evolves over time, of course, and not to discount your observations, but I think over time, the success of the entrepreneurs in china will result in a s

Culture evolves over time, of course, and not to discount your observations, but I think over time, the success of the entrepreneurs in china will result in a shift in culture in the next generation. The other edge of that sword, though, is the general prosperity that freedom produced in america has resulted in a culture going the other way. I think freedom is taken for granted, and then people start thinking they can legislate whatever they want, including a central authority with great control (to "protect them" etc.) which eventually results in less freedom and consequently less prosperity. One of the curses of getting old is seeing this in action, at least when its going the wrong direction.