gresch, You are taking offense where none was intended. I was saying that the comment regarding starving in the USA is hyperbole. I remain convinced that while there are many that can "get down on their luck" (there were times in my own life when I was one blown head gasket from completely being broke), I don't believe any would starve. There are just too many resources in the USA to help. Your aunt's soup kitchen is a great example.

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