Prestige is no longer measured by how many of your citizens you can fling into space.
"What an offer: 'come help us make money on the death of your citizens,' " the newspaper added.
National prestige is based on the wellbeing of your citizens, their access to healthcare, education, a balanced diet, running water, electricity and affordable housing.
When 45% of your citizens tell you they want out, they are saying that the system needs changing, as it must be and will be.
And when America was left reeling by the Challenger and Columbia accidents, unfaltering support from Washington served to inspire more of your citizens to undertake PhDs; particularly in physics – a traditional driver of your nation's innovation engine.
"The next time you have elections in Great Britain, I shall endeavor to send names of your citizens to people in France, Iraq, India, the United Arab Emirates, Botswana, Pakistan, China and Argentina," the writer said, "so that they may attempt to influence your election".
The rates of maternal and child mortality have dropped; the rate of poverty has dropped, and that is a great tribute to the commitment that Bangladesh and the people of this country have made to improving the lives of all of your citizens".
He said: "The key to being a good mayor is that you must always work to the benefit of your citizens, you have to know your city and its needs and you have to have a clearly defined vision and, together with your team, work in line with it.
Costello: So does that concern some of your citizens?
