Excellent. A very nicely written article analyzing some our our problems from a sociological perspective. Me and one of my friends had long discussions about this. We wondered why only white countries are so called the "First World". Yes, you might say that they colonized and plundered, but then again if India did that, we would have a few very rich individuals. America on the other hand itself was a colony, so were small counties like Denmark and Finland. The Indian corporates are prime examples of this, they charge customers $3000 for a service but are reluctant to give $1000 to the working employee. We have it ingrained in us to accumulate as much as possible, coz maybe our parents told us that bad times can come anytime so be prepared, make the most of now. We can lie, steal or do anything to earn a 100 rupees. If you don't believe me take a trip to Nehru Place or Palika Bazaar in Delhi. On the higher end look at our builders, corporates and politicans. I have always said, religion can make a lot of things right. Not just being a Sunday Christian or a Tuesday Hindu but actually doing the right thing when you step out of the Church, Mosque or Temple. Most of the First world is turning to atheism these days, yet they still follow the principle of "think about others or the repercussions of what you do" before doing anything.