This one quote might summarize some of what's wrong with the world

Via an NPR article on opium trading:

"We understand that opium is bad," he says. "All drugs are bad. But, it's difficult for us seeing a neighbor with a new car when we are riding bicycles. So, we have to do this to have a better life."

That quote is from a 27-year-old named Abdullah; his family grows opium (despite knowing it's bad) and can generate abo…