senorstumps

Fair enough about the 4 minute mile.

But substitute any big feat done for the first time: iPhone taking control from the carriers, or Y Combinator being successful by funding a bunch a little companies. The point is it was harder to do because they were the first.

And educational opportunities are abundant in the US, regardless of where you live. The limiting factor is more likely you don't know how to access them. Which would change if you were around people who did.

Thanks by the way for the comment on my blog. Much appreciated.

Agreed that they might want what's best for you.

But only because someone wants you to be happy, doesn't mean they know what will make you happy, e.g. religious parents wanting their children to embrace the same beliefs.