Fertile Ground for businesses

There is a strong sense of "start your own business" here in America. I can't speak to other countries, but it does seem strong here. This Slashdot Article (Slashdot | Why Startups Condense in America) discusses a few interesting points. I usually find the Slashdot discussion more interesting that the original article. I'm not sure there is much value in comparing countries unless you are trying to understand how to create an environment more friendly to small businesses (which should be a primary goal of government at all levels).