With regard to the article "Are Saudis a happy people?" (Apr. 5), happiness is a state of mind. You can make yourself happy or you can make yourself unhappy. Wealth does not make most people happy nor does poverty make one unhappy. A happy home would be a great start. Life is very, very short and should be lived. EE, Online response II. As an expat, I have often noted the same thing this article has pointed out. The author makes a profound statement when she says: "The country also lacks a culture of joy...." Dan, Online response III. This is a true article and I thank the author for being very honest and open. She writes: "How can we be ranked among the happiest people in the world? Our strong belief that we are a special people condemns us to live an unhappy life." Yes this is simply what our issue is. Avil111, Online response
