[Bush2000]

Or maybe if they had the level of discressionary income that most Americans do they'd be able to afford it. Of course I agree that their culture is a big factor, but so is their dismal per capita income level.

You're putting the cart in front of the horse. In order to generate income (assuming that a Communist country would permit a liberalization toward some capitalism), you need to create value. If nobody is willing to create value because their comrades turn around and steal it, then there's simply no incentive.

[TomServo]

See #217. ;-)