Pierce,
You're right. We, in America have been spoiled by the liberties that were fought for by generations past. We have become "used to" these graces, and forget that others do not share these same blessings as regularly as we do. I am aware that your country (and part of my own heritage) has been under constant termoil for many, many years. We now have a common cross to bear, and perhaps the events of this week will highten the awareness of the entire world to the growing frailty of life. We are on a crash course with ruin, and only we, as a global family can change this.
I am rethinking some of my own priorities, and I suggest that we all do the same. Life is short.................eat dessert first.