Spending time in Liberia, one of the poorest countries in the world, forces one to think about why poor countries are poor and how they might become less so. But being in one of the world’s most disadvantaged places also shines a light back on the United States, one of the most privileged nations on the planet. As I take stock of what Liberia needs, I am reminded over and over again of the advantages that our own country is putting at risk. The United States, a country that has almost everything, is doing its best to squander a degree of privilege unparalleled in history. Even today, less than 10 percent of the nation’s roads are paved.

Source: GNN Liberia December 13, 2017 21:45 UTC