The rest of the world's negative attitude toward America is one borne from jealousy.
The sad thing is that this was only a normal size Tsanami. Sooner or later a Mega Tsanami is going to happen. Ether from a rock from outer space or a Island sliping into the sea. Millions tens of Millions will die. This might of been our warning to be ready. God bless America.
BINGO! The people in the areas struck have no intentions of joining the civilized world as we know it...they only do the minimum to keep tourists happy (if their area has tourism).
They have no need for cars and cell phones...other than to keep tourists (external visitors) happy. No need for refridgerators, air conditioning, vacumn cleaners, microwaves...it is only there because the tourists(external visitors) expect it and need it.
I know, I've been over there...
Many of the areas struck don't even KNOW what we have...they aren't even educated enough to be jealous.