I agree. Many middle class Danes still have less material wealth than most poor Americans. Whether material wealth buys happiness or a better lifestyle is a d

I agree. Many middle class Danes still have less material wealth than most poor Americans. Whether material wealth buys happiness or a better lifestyle is a different question. In the US people have the option to live wonderful lives but also the freedom to screw up (and a system that encourages some screw ups). In Denmark that wonderful life is materially limited more but there is less freedom to screw up.