I re-read this article and comments again, and I think it is a very important point you are making. Perhaps it is because I've had a long day...but you lost me on the beginning part of the article...however, you then grabbed my attention at the end of your article, when you more succinctly began comparing the US numbers with European numbers (at the "across the pond" point). That there is no real difference (or the US might be worse!). That's a strong point...as an editorial comment, I'd suggest moving that up in the article, so people see this info. earlier on, which would make your point "punchier" (but then, as I said, I'm a space case about now...)

 

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