That is a good post livinincali. The picture you painted is exactly what I was talking about. I do think we will be lucky if that is how it turns out.
As you noted all of the countries cited in your example are in no way close to the stratospheric entitlement levels we have implemented and are promising future generations.
It is an uncomfortable subject to wrap your mind around so most of us do not, myself included. Much easier to agree with what we are told by our government that everything will be alright.