Unfortunately there are some simpletons that can't understand we are talking about two separate standards here................apples and oranges if you like. I'm all for jet travel, high speed internet, fast cars, big houses, fancy boats and I believe everyone should have the opportunity to acquire these things - tier 2, but they aren't necessarily things the gov't should be obligated to provide. Then there's the other standard, nutritious food, warm clothing, pure water, pure air and safe housing. Those are the minimum standard for basic decent living- Tier one. Now I don't think the Gov't should be getting in a flap to be providing "tier 2" stuff before everyone in the country has access to "tier one". The Gov't should see the OPPORTUNITY is available for people to acquire whatever they want. It shouldn't be providing it.