It’s fine to have an article about how comparatively well off we are – but you can’t do it as an answer to Occupy Wall Street without being disingenous (which, ironically, is what the original article is claiming about OWS. Just stupid on their part, because it means they either are liars or they don’t understand the argument.)

The 1% is still making a good point to me. When poor Americans talk about being unable to afford Christmas gifts or new clothes for their kids, or can’t support pets, or can’t afford more than basic healthcare, that’s not a good thing, but it still doesn’t compare to the world where people can’t afford or find food for their children, let alone clothing, and access to clean water alone would make a huge impact on their health care.

I think it’s worthwhile to still reflect on how lucky we already are.

Or, another way to say it:

You say “95% of the population of developing countries gets by on $10 a day or less. Simply being born in the United States is an enormous income opportunity.” – but you’re missing the point that that opportunity has been steadily decreasing over the last 30 years and at the rate that it is, eventually we no longer WILL have those opportunities.

But there are some seeds you can sow now. Peas, broccoli, spinach, lettuce and beans are cold hardy and will give you an early harvest. I just started my seeds in a little greenhouse kit. In 8 weeks when I can transplant them, I should have some healthy tomatoes and peppers.