Yes, that sounds about right. This country is F.U.B.A.R. right now. It'll either get better or collapse but I've lived here most of my life and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
Dentists? Yes, they make good money but you have to remember that jobs here generally pay better also.
Yes, we have domestic and foreign terrorism and the Balkans have been lucky there. I hope it stays that way.
But all in all? I'm an American Veteran and am still proud of my country!