i have been to about 20 countries and i can say that most western countries seem to be pretty much even as a general rule in terms of human rights, freedom of speach etc. i dont think its fair to point out exceptions of the rule to make a point that it is the rule, or use that exception to point to the fact that because that exception exists means one place is better than the other. the negatives and positives of any country is equally long.
not too long ago the US executed a retard. the EU has long since abolished the death penalty. some might say that makes the US barbaric. it would take a pretty tremendous stretch of logic to say that exception to the rule was not barbaric. does that make the entire process barbaric? its just a matter of taste and opinion. the list of examples and pros and cons contrasting any two countries can go on and on.
in the end, its about perception, perspective and belief and not about proveable fact.
Last edited by JR at Feb 9 2004, 11:05 AM
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