Even I was taken aback by the Counted!

Why the Guardian feels called upon to kindly help the US keep a record that most civilised and indeed, even uncivilised, nations would blush to admit they did not themselves scrupulously record, is explained here.

There is really nothing I can add.

Except, yes, for one thing: Developing nations of the world: Here is your chance to demonstrate that you can do better than the United States of America.