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> The problem is that half the population is below average in terms of mental ability and education. Isn't this a problem everywhere, though? Why do we only h
by monkeyspaw 13y ago
> The problem is that half the population is below average in terms of mental ability and education.
Isn't this a problem everywhere, though? Why do we only hear this issue WRT the U.S.? (I freely admit it could just be because I live in the states)
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- readme 13y agoIt's the poverty! People in other countries get healthcare when they need it. They get assistance when they need it. Therefore, they have extra mental cycles to use to consider the reality of politics. In the US, we make sure our poor people have to work two jobs so they can't stop to do a damn thing about how screwed they are by participating in our democracy.
- rowanseymour 13y agoRwanda has a basic universal healthcare system. Everyone pays an amount according to their economic status, and everyone gets basic healthcare.
- lostlogin 13y agoAchieving a lot when you have little would leave one to believe that having lots lets you achieve a lot. I'm some respects the US hasn't managed to achieve much at all. Is this what you mean?
- rayiner 13y agoBecause the stupid things backwater parts of France do isn't worth making news?