[lbo-talk] barbaric?

[Alex]

--- James Heartfield <Heartfield at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> I was going to say, "poor you!" but then I remembered that you live in the 
> wealthiest society on earth. And the last time that I visited, I seem to 
> remember that it was very pleasant indeed, not least for the excellent 
> company.

People perceive their problems relative to their own society and situation, not
to some absolute standard.  Pointing out that other people are worse off isn't
very helpful.

-Alex

 
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