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JanesJewels|1404873088|3709436 said:Just saying that Europe isn't perfect either. It sounds as if it can be very hidebound and conservative - judging from those I know from those countries.
I think that's part of the point, no one is saying Europe is perfect. Nearly every single non-American on this thread and the other who have rated their countries verbally are giving a less than perfect score. I'd give England an 8 as mentioned on the other thread. There are problems everywhere including Europe, and there are benefits and drawbacks to living anywhere. But part of what brings the US down in score, for me, is this idea that so many Americans think it's perfect, wonderful, and there is no better place on earth. That keeps coming up time and time again and is reflected in the results of this poll which currently show that 35% of voters consider it to be "The best country in the world" and another 10% giving it a 9. I've not yet seen that attitude in Europe.
I personally don't find England to be conservative but I live in London and work in the charity sector - both a liberal city and a liberal sector. I'm sure it does still exist. Switzerland did get suffrage very late! 1971 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_suffrage_in_Switzerland