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Living in the U.S. - Pros and Cons
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If you have the luxury of moving to the U.S., or moving out of the U.S. - here are some of the pros and cons to help decide if the move is right for you.
Benefits of living in the U.S.
Social Services
- Free Fire Department - Mostly really good
- Free 911 - Can be used to document domestic abuse
- Free Libraries - Check out books, DVDs, CDs FREE!
- Free policing - Usually good, if you are European American or Asian American
Job availability - the stability of the U.S. allows growing business markets
Low cost higher education - The community college system allows anyone to acquire skills that are in demand, and at a reasonable cost
Variety of Restaurants - especially if you live in a major metropolitan area
Huge Grocery Selection - Imported foods from all over the world
Freedom of speech - Although, your communications will be monitored.
Music and Art - You can see amazing artists at reasonable prices - and sometimes for free
Capitalism - If you have money, you can find a way to make more money.
Military Protection - The U.S. has an advanced military and will not likely be overrun by any deranged leader
All Volunteer Military - You are not required to join the military
Multiculturalism and Pluralism - In major metropolitan areas the culture is mostly open and friendly
Charity - There a a lot of churches in the U.S. Many cities have multiple churches where you can always turn to for help.
Religious Freedom - Freedom of religion is so strong that there is even a Church of Satan -- which actually doesn't believe in Satan but is atheist and believes in self worship which they call "I-Theist."
Negative aspects of U.S. culture
photo credit: satanoid via photopin ccGun violence - Gun deaths since Sandy Hook massacre
- Anyone can obtain a gun - In most states, background checks at a gun store can take a few minutes. (source Marketplace) Also, a loophole in the background check law allows individuals to sell their guns without running a background check on the person buying it.
- Stand your ground law - Allows anyone to shoot you because you appear to be a threat. States with 'Stand your ground' laws
Racism - List of active hate groups
New Jim Crow - If you are Black or Brown and live in a mostly Black and Brown neighborhood you will frequently be racially profiled by the police - or a neighbor. The police will stop you, question you, and frisk you because you look like you did something suspicious.
Prison Industrial Complex - If you commit a crime, you are likely to serve a long mandatory minimum sentence regardless of the subtleties of the case. Here's a list of all the mandatory minimum sentences in the state of Connecticut.
Death Penalty - You may receive the death penalty - even if you are innocent.
Military Industrial Complex - One of two political parties will usually be in power, either Democrats or Republicans. Both of which are pro military.
Limited LGBT Rights - States where LGBT marriage is legal.
New Jim Crow - If you are Black or Brown and live in a mostly Black and Brown neighborhood you will frequently be racially profiled by the police - or a neighbor. The police will stop you, question you, and frisk you because you look like you did something suspicious.
Prison Industrial Complex - If you commit a crime, you are likely to serve a long mandatory minimum sentence regardless of the subtleties of the case. Here's a list of all the mandatory minimum sentences in the state of Connecticut.
Death Penalty - You may receive the death penalty - even if you are innocent.
Military Industrial Complex - One of two political parties will usually be in power, either Democrats or Republicans. Both of which are pro military.
Limited LGBT Rights - States where LGBT marriage is legal.
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