> so, what's your basis for your assertion that i don't know what i'm talking about exactly? i have more than you do

Your words "pretty sure" and "probably". Kind of a giveaway dontcha think so.

Oh and also in my country of fat rich white people we've got markets too. Like farmers markets several times a week and more special markets for like arts and crafts.

> and anyhow, did you consider that there was probably reasons why Lyn's family members might not be able to or want to move?

I go to 3rd world countries all the time. But I'm a visitor and accept them for what they are instead of agonizing over their energy supply. If the lights go out ah well that's too bad then.