MF

What Is Ben Stein Smoking?

Mr. Salmon took the quote out of context "the bedrock of the american dream" is preceded by "is generally considered" , and yes, its true the way Stein states this in the NY Times article.

Salmon also blankly states that "homes still cost more to buy than to rent". While that is the case in most major markets, that doesn't apply to everywhere but he doesn't make a distinction.

This article is weak on substance and high on borrowing the celebrity of Ben Stein to drive readers to it. It also feels like one of those people that goes to another country and tells us how much better it is there. I am surprised he came back from Germany.

MF