If we're comparing the United States against third-world countries and not against their peers, then this isn't really a discussion worth having.

> Someone in a wheelchair, or who is blind or mute, is much better accomodated in America than in most of Europe.

I find that hard to believe given the lack of public transport, lack of funding for widespread public facilities, lack of empathy from insurers, lack of governmental social safety nets for those who come under unexpected hard times.