[af_vet_1981]

Most of those men are far from what society would consider wealthy or successful.

Even a modest American income buys alot in a third world economy.

The GDP per Capita in Philippines is equivalent to 22 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Philippines averaged 1605.84 USD from 1960 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 2753.30 USD in 2016 and a record low of 1059.30 USD in 1960.

Any other theories?

The other explanation a Protestant expressed to me was shocking and offensive.

[Elsie]

The other explanation a Protestant expressed to me was shocking and offensive.

Tarring Protestantism while failing to illustrate the content of what so offended you?

The jury wants to know...