this is in reference to richie B's statement
"Since you started this thread, and all nations are equal, how about everyone else start a thread about their country?"

All countries are not equal in many ways.
1. Population
2. Rights of the citizens
3. Law system
4. Economy

I can keep going but richie alll countries are not equal and to say so shows your ignorance. Also in the U.N. there are only about 5 permanent members on the security council who make all the decisions for everyone else.