well if it the survey was a statistically accurate sample then the bar sure is low.
and if it is..also, then 1 in 5 getbig members AT LEAST would have answered the same way.
additionally its probably correct in suggesting that the getbig demographic (from the US) is probably collectively to the left of the mean in terms of IQ so theres an even greater probability that more than 1 in 5 GB US members think this.
whats really scary is that each of these morons has the right to vote, free speech and gun ownership.
let me ask everyone here- how would you feel if every 5th person was this stupid and owned one or more guns?
i would be very surprised if, even in the most remote place in australia, even 1 in 20 would think the sun revolves around any country. You would have to find an extremely remote, living off the land, indigenous tribe thats had no contact outside and they would only think this because they have their "dreaming"...not that they would be stupid by any means.
i would be very surprised if most other countries on the planet would have such a high % of morons.
The single difference is social structure..not religion and not educational standards. Its the gap between the haves and havenots.
most other countries around the world have much more "civilised" or socially responsible social infrastructure such as free dental, hospital, psychiatric, return to work plans for the injured, work cover for those injured at work, unemployment benefits for those who cannot get work (with no cutoff), housing and rental assitance, unfair dismissal laws and so on.
The offshoot is that there are so called more "restrictive" laws placed designed to minimise chaos and harm such as needing permits to fly home made aircraft, legally mandated wearing of motorcycle helmets, extremely difficult criteria for weapon ownership and sales etc. Certainly not prohibitive or stifling, but more of a compromise between being completely "free" (read wreckless and socially irresponsible) and being accountable for your actions by law.
The result is that the total average level of living is much higher, and there's less incentive to step on the next guy for personal gain. The liberals would hate this as they want a system that rewards the ruthless, greedy, opportunistic and generationally well off to be able to prosper and make of the world what they wish.
It's been shown that this doesnt work as ultimately we are cavemen and look after oneself and one's own. The strong survive and the weak dont.
This shouldnt happen in 2008. We owe it to be responsible to the less fortunate- for whatever reason they are. Surely everyone on this board can think of people doing it tough?...maybe a disease, injury, luck..whatever. Wouldnt it be nice to know that at least they were being provided a level of care that ensured some quality of life?
I hope that whilst im alive i see the US reform to a more balanced social model so that it can really meet its potential. Unfortunately someone has to make the first move..and it'd be one that would cost the country incredibly financial and socially and be analogous to 2 steps back and 3 forward.
Currently here ur government provides several $1000 rebates for those who purchase solar panels for electricity, many % off of water efficient washing machines and dishwashers, and tax offsets for retirement saving schemes.
and guess what?- no one "tips". This is still the single most annoying thing i come across when i goto the US. As a visitor, why the heck should i tip?!...fix that crap up for a start..
it all begins with accountability and responsibility. it probably means that the constitution needs to be hacked and slashed..until then the rights of the righteous will always rule.
make voting compulsory too.
sorry ive gone on a rant.
