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by gunshowmo 1416 days ago
In what way does the UK have "considerably more rights and freedoms" than the US?
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Kids have the freedom to go to school without fear of being shot. Mothers have the right to take 6 months paid maternity leave. Workers generally have more rights and protections, although this is getting worse.
You don't have armed police ready to shoot you because they don't like the look of you.

There is no concept of "jaywalking", and indeed the idea that you'd get fined or even arrested for crossing the street is considered bizarre.

You won't be sent to prison for the rest of your life for having a microscopic crumb of hash.

You won't get bankrupted by hospital bills from a minor injury.

You're not expected to work until you drop, with no paid annual leave or or sick leave.

I could go on, but I think I've made my point.

Less fear of everything.

Kids are mote likely to move freely around the town too.