Originally Posted by
Óttar
I chose Western Europe because they have a more humane culture. I am a Social Democrat, and Europe has many viable left-leaning political parties whereas the United States has Right-Wing and Right-Wing Lite (Democrats). In the US, everything is about money and getting into a medical emergency and calling an ambulance costs thousands of dollars. In the US, things are set up (food, chemicals, drugs) so that you will get sick and make a profit for the private healthcare/pharmaceutical industry. The United States intentionally profits from its own citizens' suffering. Not to mention, it is full of rednecks, many of whom are Evangelicals who think the Earth is 11,000 years old.
Europe has way more history and people feel a connection and responsibility toward one another.
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