ML>> so... based on the listed figures in the message(s), that
 ML>> puts the US in third place... and you're beefing about
 ML>> this, why?

 BK>  Per capita or percent of GDP?

your choice, i guess...

 BK>  Generosity is what you give of what you got, not compared
 BK> to those who don't have as much.

right! that's basically what i'm on about, too... bring everything up to
the same levels and then compare and see where each stands... i'd bet it is
likely worse than many are willing to admit...

)\/(ark