[Ryzorian]

Depends on what part of the US your in for some of that. Midwest, Southwest, Mountain west, Pacific, Deep South..New England states..they are all practically different countries in some ways. I'm from Iowa, wich has a large population of older folks.

I don't disagree that it can be rough in the states, however, that's part of the American culture. Government stays out of your buisiness and gives you the freedom to succeed or fail on your own. If your down on your luck you depend on family, friends or neighbors, cause government won't help. ( leastways they aren't supposed to.)