I think that the point is, who cares what other countries do, rate, or how they compare? Why should we be like them, when we are the best according to OUR criteria? Some other country has socialized health care, and we don't. Great for them, but we have less waiting times, cleaner facilities, more doctors, better technology, etc. Our education may not be as highly rated, but that is our choice. It is not as if we don't have the material available. It has to do with our discipline. If you believe that social issues are more important than morals, laws, safety, ethics, etc. then other countries are going to have better education. Don't blame the kids, blame the parents and the liberals for giving a free pass to anyone rather than holding them accountable.

This is our country and we should NOT compare ourselves to others. Why lower ourselves to their level?