Is it fair to say that Western culture doesn't care or provide for the elderly as much as Eastern cultures do?

I am told quite often that Western countries don't respect and care for their elders as much as their Eastern counterparts do. I don't know any Eastern countries who provide state pensions(SS), welfare, subsidised or free housing, senior discounts, health care, transport etc all paid for by taxpayers money. Keep in mind that Western societies have to support three times the elderly population as Eastern cultures do. Maybe Eastern societies provide more emotional care and support for the elderly but when the elderly have built a nation based on monetary value how can you blame us when we support you financially? What are your thoughts on this?

Wal Marts, Sam's Club to hack 11,200 jobs, so Mr President can they come to live with you now.?

Obama's an idiot. He values bureaucratic jobs more than these types of private business jobs, so why doesn't he just make them all federal employees!

Can some one help me with this math problem?

hey i have this math problem i just cant solve, can someone post me the anwser, first correct one gets best anwser, thi sis the problem, you have 10 dots, you can use them in anyway, the point is to make 5 lines and in each line there must be 4 dots, but only using 10 dots, no more no less

Why are so many people against the war on Libya?

Who knows where Gadaffi is and what do they mean when they bomb the targets, what are these targets?

How will you be celebrating our national Refugee Week?

I will join you, and with traditional ethnic instrument, play a tune no one likes or recognises, while my fat dog sits on a blanket woven by my grandmother.

What could i possibly be for halloween with this outfit?

I'm in college so parties start tonight & I have no idea what I want to be! I'm thinking I could wear this black sparkly fitted club dress/shirt. The front is black sequins & the back has the cross back & it looks like a club dress & fits my shape tight & goes to a little bit below my . Since its kind of chilly out & I'm not trying to look skanky I was going to wear black leggings with it that go just below by knees. If someone asks me, what character could I say I am for Halloween? And what might I add to it to look a little more Halloween-y? :) please & thank you

Christians do you feel like this world is getting so impossible to live in?

that this life is not worth living? I do. drought, more earthquakes on the rise, food crisis everywhere, global stock markets plummeting, famine, nuclear weapons on the rise, murder everywhere, hatefull people on the rise, crime everywhere, people only caring about themselves and no one else it is me first last and always to them, and now euthanasia is now legal soon here in aussie land doctors will decide who will live and who will die that is ill. sad, and not only that in one month here in oz women will be able to have abortions up to 24 weeks pregnant how sick. and things are so much more expensive. so christians are you looking forward to going home to glory? I am. this world is no match for Heaven. so anyways christians is this world becoming impossible for you to live in too? and no atheists before you start no I will not comitng suicide as that is murder. I want to hear back from Christians that are finding this life almost like hell now. I am.

I am originally from Burlington, VT & planning to move to California. Can anyone suggest an similar area?

I miss the mountains, lake, friendly people & fun local bars, restaurants & shops. I am looking for a pleasant climate year round (for the most part:) & an area with same atmosphere as Burlington & VT but with a larger population. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

Research Report HELP!!!!!!!!?

I'm doing a research report on how Mark Twain's use of humor influenced American literature and society. I also need to figure out the different kinds of humor he used. Does anyone know of any good, reliable sources I could use or have any good websites? Please help me! Thanks!

How ticklish are you ladies? Would you ever....?

Ladies have you ever let your s/o or boyfriend tie you up and tickle you? If so where were you the most ticklish? What did he use and do that drove you insane? On a scale of 1-10 how ticklish are you?

Video Problems In Vista?

ok i just upgraded to vista from xp, and i just tried to watch a movie i downloaded using WMP using the k-light audio & video codec pack, and this yellow bar flickers in the middle of the video, it does that with all my movies, the colors very every now and then, and then on some movies it doesn't have a bar, instead its across the bottom - heres a pic i took showing you what im talking about - http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5958/15444726.jpg

What's this 50 cent song again?

idk much of it, but there's this one verse that's like, "was was twelve, she was 20...cops said she d me, i was just sittin there saying 'take me, baby, take me'" lol...help plz?

If Lebron leaves Cleveland where he is most likely to end up?

Chicago he will probably play with Rose, Hinrich, and Noah. They may trade Deng to get a big-time power forward such as Boozer or Bosh.

Am I depressed--should I call Suicide Hotline?

Every time my parents even talk to me I feel like I am going to scream. They make me so upset. Just moments ago they SCREAMED at me because I didn't study for my Spanish exam tomorrow. Mom stated that I would not be allowed to live in this house if I don't graduate and that I should get used to being so alone because that's where i'm headed. I felt like looking up ways to kill myself that are fast and efficent. I hate this. Is it best to call Suicide Hotline?

When would I need to be concerned? feeding and pregnancy?

Um, what? Your youngest is 20 months and you have an older one nursing? I will just let you know that i have memories from being 2 years old and if i was feeding and remember that, it would be a bit traumatic. I think they are both old enough that you can stop to be honest. They dont need it, and if you have weird things happening with your body, i would just stop. I would be worried your "fetus" baby wouldnt be getting enough nutrition if you have 2 babies sucking some out and you are having problems keeping food down. Doesnt sound healthy to the one in the making at all :(

How is Mark Twain's "The Lowest Animal" a satire?

Good luck with this issue. I get the same type of trouble often. I'm sorry i can't help you any more...

Do you think this could secure a Conservative win?

No, no-one but rightwing Tory voters and UKIP types really care about this type of thing. The majority of voters are pretty apathetic about the EU.

WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING?

OH stop worrying over it.. If hes nice to you then fine, if he goes back to being rude, then fine, who cares. Dont go out of your way to impress him. He's not worth the trouble ... trust me.

My girlfriend cheated on me and im afraid to have with her again?

Ok she didn't cheat on you. You two were broke up because of YOUR cheating. But you should BOTH go to a doctor and get tested for STDs, you might have something from your cheating too.

Why do I want to study law? ...i really love it and want to but dont know how to articulate it?

You don't love it. You can't love something about which you have no clue. You are in love with the idea of law and of being a lawyer. You've probably watched a lot of television.