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[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 10 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I think it’s fair to compare like with like. Many African countries have poor infrastructure, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws, rapid urbanization, unsafe vehicles, and limited emergency medical services. Its easy for a Western country to look better compared to that, but is it a fair comparison?

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Well, if you're comparing the US south, it might be fitting.

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago

That’s not fair. Blue state tax pays have paid for some really nice infrastructure down there.