I agree completely. To them, just having that water or whatever it is to them is wealth. Some of the poorest people in teh world are also some of the happiest. Wealth doesn't dictate happiness. But you do have to realize that everyone on this site has it way better off than the majority of the world so when you think about things like, "I got busted for pot" or whatever it is, it's not the end of the world. Ya it sucks but oh well, you have a lot more to be thankful for than not.
Just like we relate money with wealth, people around the world in 3rd world countries may consider water and food or shoes or anything like that to be a sign of wealth.
I think thats what you were saying and I agree wholeheartedly. My point still stands that OP doesn't have much to complain about...