I don't think puck was trying to make light of your situation, i think it was just a comparison to others in third world countries who really live in poverty,in shacks with no running water, sanitation,food,etc etc, if we compare to that, we are living in pure luxury.,that does not mean we don't have empathy for those less well off than ourselves, and yes it can be tough,i struggle on a day to day basis myself, but there really is no comparison to what these poor beggars are living. I count my blessings.