Scandium, indeed it is rather surprising considering your background you seem to have a hard time pushing through to a level of deeper understanding, and thereby revealing the gap between 'ME' and West.
I however seem more critical and objective than you (am I?) toward the western culture and I can in fact see valuable stuff in their culture which we have disposed of for the sake of liberty (free for all). Only 40 years ago we had a lot more in common with these people. Were our parents in those days brought up in backward circumstances ? (Dont get me wrong, I wouldnt want to trade places with them, but I am a guy who can handle himself today unlike the 'Jackasses' all around; see other thread)
Our west is concentrated on minorities: The freakier the better. Have a look at all the media garbage. That superficial Beckham dude is worshipped as a halfGod and the list goes on and on. Speaks volumes on the advanced culture we live in...
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