Reply #38

Particularly when one is dealing with nations that have substantial infrastructure and resupply issues, to say nothing of foundering economies.

It's simply not a valid point for comparison. Even the most ardent enthusiasts would want their regular electrical supply, their well stocked supermarkets, their tee-vee with a zillion channels, their later model car, etc., after a bit.

My great grandmother used to tell me that you don't need to raise someone up by knocking someone else down.