Canada is different, but certainly not what I'd call better. Trust me on that, especially with the justice system. Take my word for it. It's been a weekend of stress as I wait to hear back from the parole board about bio monster. He's served all of 12 months and is apparently likely getting a early parole hearing. This for pleading guilty to the destruction of 3 women's entire lives, mine included. His victims are in the dozens but three of us prosecuted. So if he gets it, he will have served 4 months for each of the victims that came forward to prosecute. For rape, incest, and a slew of other indignities. Even if he is denied, he gets mandatory parole next June. So he will only serve 8 months per victim. And they've moved him to what I call Camp Pedo. He gets a large house on prison grounds, his own room, privacy, freedom on grounds from 7am - 11pm each day. They budget for their own groceries and can even order take out to be delivered if they choose.
I would flee this country if I had the financial means. I feel no loyalty to my flag and I'm ashamed to live in this country. I certainly wouldn't recommend it.
I don't think the justice system is too hot in any country. My main reason for leaving the US would be the incredible bigotry of at least half our citizens, the acceptance of people who hate, the way we deal with social issues (going backwards, not forward), including one religion in much of our legislation (such as an attempt to make a fetus a person with inheritance rights, and how stupidity is lauded as a good thing. Some people who ran for President last time were dumber than me. Now THAT is bad. I like my leaders to be smart, even if I disagree with them.
I think more like a European/Canadian than an American. I know this from many years chatting on international MIRC channels.
I used to be proud of the US, but with what is going on in our country now, with a vast lack of compassion toward the poor and excuses about bigotry, I'd just as soon never have to deal with it again. I would like to live somewhere that does not broadcast Fox News as serious news. But I can't move so I will just hide in my little hole
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I really don't like how easy it is for any goof to buy a gun here. I have a long history of mental illness, but I could buy a gun if I wanted to. Easy peasy. So could our difficult children. All of them. To me, it's not being free to know that I could get shot by any kook who thinks I am threatening to his life. I'd rather people duke it out than have the ability to kill one another from half a mile away. I'm glad not one of my kids have ever been interested in guns. As different as they are, they have all never shot a gun.
I hope Zimmerman gets what he deserves, like OJ did. Ditto for Casey Anthony and all those who hurt other people without a care or an "I'm sorry."