We Live Comfortably Because Others Don't
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The post and discussion revolve around the idea that Western comfort is built on the discomfort or suffering of others, with a particular focus on the implications of Western European socialism.
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Discuss what? How much more suffering there should be in Western European countries?
OK.....well....How can we tell whether or not a nation is doing their fair share of suffering?