Thankyou, well stated and explained. Yes, our interconnectedness tends to mean that we rely on each other in important ways, yet denial of the importance of respecting this fact often results in attempts at exploitation. Once there is imbalance in the dynamic economic systems it has to be absorbed by everyone else to some extent and that tends to cause further imbalance and discomfort. We all need to work towards real balance if anyone anywhere is to have real balance! Balance doesn't exactly imply that 'everyone has the same' - it is more about ensuring that real needs are met and overpowering ends.
We have just promoted this post on PeakD for a few days, so maybe more will read it :)