Whats the difference

Someone just said: "The only thing I like of America is the 1:43 ratio and that gap is closing as well". Very true on both counts. There are great aspects of life here, a sense that human life is valued more than anything. But what I saw from the recent happenings during this disastor is that there is no difference between America and the so called "third" world nations when it comes to real urgent situation. There is the same lack of application from the officials, relief reaching late, people left neglected and the list goes on. Atleast I did not hear of looting neighbourhoods and supermarkets in Latur, Bhuj or Orissa. Pity that in such a situation they cannot even ask for help because that goes against their claim of being a first world nation.
Same latitude

Fast trains don't maketh a nation, people do.