[marincounty]

Yes, I think Europe has us beat on so many levels. I get hammered for admitting this, but living in the U.S. is stressful, and unrewarding on so many levels. There are many things to like about living here; political freedom, religious freedom, a system that eventually catches corrupt individuals, it's great for the wealthy. Now the negative; absolute slavery to your career/job, and making money/paper! I have seen people do horrendous things in order to get ahead financially. No, most people don't break the law in order to make money, but they break many moral laws. I have a successful sister who has literally lied and backstabed family members/friends in order to live in a good neighborhood in Los Angeles. Why do Americans work themselfs to death? Because there's a reality that's all to real here, and it's Homelessness. I am a proud American, but my list of our good traits is getting smaller each decade. I watch that program on T.V. about the Amish, and I literally tear up at how materialistic/evil Westerners have become. (Yes--I want to eventually live somewhere in Europe). Start the down voting--