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by GiorgioG 3114 days ago
> Americans seem very very concerned with terrorism

American government seems very concerned with terrorism. It also generates a lot of revenue which in turn produces political campaign contributions.

Do you really have less worries in Australia? I’d argue since it’s your homeland, you are simply used to the things that non-Australians would find worrisome. I don’t worry about medical bills (I have health insurance,) not concerned about ever being homeless, don’t consider tipping to be something worthy of worrying, etc.

And despite growing up in a rough neighborhood, I’ve never really worried about being shot.

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> American government seems very concerned with terrorism.

I'm not sure, from what I hear they have a lot of support from the people, especially the conservatives.

> Do you really have less worries in Australia? I’d argue since it’s your homeland, you are simply used to the things that non-Australians would find worrisome. I don’t worry about medical bills (I have health insurance,) not concerned about ever being homeless, don’t consider tipping to be something worthy of worrying, etc.

I absolutely do have less worries in Australia. I think you need to turn that point about it being my homeland around. Just as there are things I might be used to as an Australian that worry foreigners (perhaps like the venomous native wildlife), the things you're used to are worriesome to me.