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Ahem, no. Just my experience with both continents and my life so far...
But, I have seen this tendency to defend one's country just as I have seen the adverse in French people (wouldn't dare to speak about european people, whoever they might be as a group).
Now if you're not interested in our learning from one another, please don't mind, I would love to hear from you. That's exactly what I'm looking for also!
Too many Americans are predisposed into beliefs that America is the greatest at everything. The "Americans can do no wrong mentality" needs to be eradicated.
I find it curious that the world generally does not view America in a positive light anymore yet Americans remain defiant.
As I stated earlier it is time America looks in the mirror.
A new global index came out, as to which countries are the best places to be a parent. Typically, the US didn't make it anywhere near the top of the list. It's the usual suspects....the Nordic countries, France, Canada. Best countries for working moms (and dads!) - Iceland (1) - CNNMoney
The US does make it in the top five if you're measuring the number of people jailed, maternal mortality and obesity.
Ahem, no. Just my experience with both continents and my life so far...
But, I have seen this tendency to defend one's country just as I have seen the adverse in French people (wouldn't dare to speak about european people, whoever they might be as a group).
Now if you're not interested in our learning from one another, please don't mind, I would love to hear from you. That's exactly what I'm looking for also!
So that wasn't a joke? How do the French greet each other?
Unfortunately, I don't think any of those maps and tables allow a correct comparison (regardless of which sides wants to see their point backed up) because of various reasons. According to the map for instance South Africa would be safer than Germany, which is certainly not the case
I am glad you are interested, because those stats were already posted. You are posting "stats" saying US has 11 million crimes reported, which makes US look really bad compared to Norway because we hae twice as many crimes as they have people. Your 'stats' are meaningless, because it is a given that countries with more people have more crimes. Look up per capita crime rates
The truth is that you are four times more likely to become a victim of crime in UK than in US
In the UK, there are 2,034 offences per 100,000 people, way ahead of second-placed Austria with a rate of 1,677.
The U.S. has a violence rate of 466 crimes per 100,000 residents, Canada 935, Australia 92 and South Africa 1,609.
I am glad you are interested, because those stats were already posted. You are posting "stats" saying US has 11 million crimes reportrd, which makes US look really bad compared to Norway because we hae twice as many crimes as they have people. Your 'stats' are meaningless, because it is a given that countries with more people have more crimes. Look up per capita crime rates
The truth is that you are four times more likely to become a victim of crime in UK than in US
In the UK, there are 2,034 offences per 100,000 people, way ahead of second-placed Austria with a rate of 1,677.
The U.S. has a violence rate of 466 crimes per 100,000 residents, Canada 935, Australia 92 and South Africa 1,609.
What's with these Europe vs US debates?
Australia is clearly the best place to live!
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