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Lets not forget the fact that OP is white. I am not a race baiter, and hate identity politics. But as a non-white person, I would rather live in US than Europe.
by nafizh 5y ago
Lets not forget the fact that OP is white. I am not a race baiter, and hate identity politics. But as a non-white person, I would rather live in US than Europe. Forget about the social media takes, and lets talk about ground reality. US (and probably Canada), with all its fault, is one of the few countries on earth, where immigration and immigrants are normal and expected. I can also practice my religion with freedom, unlike most of Europe (UK is one exception with caveats of course) that are hell bent on restricting religious expressions. Lastly, I have to confess, all my takes are also a bit generalized but roughly hits the tone.
- ojl 5y ago> I can also practice my religion with freedom, unlike most of Europe (UK is one exception with caveats of course) that are hell bent on restricting religious expressions. In which European countries could you not do that? I’m in Scandinavia and can’t imagine what kind of problem regarding religious practice you would encounter here that you wouldn’t in the US or UK.
- wbsss4412 5y agoHave you spent much time in Europe? I’m white myself, but I actually heard the opposite from non white Americans while I was living in Spain(ie they preferred it there)
- wholien 5y agoMy non-White friends (not Black) have said US is better than France etc in that regard. This seems like a real phenomenon and worry for people
- wbsss4412 5y agoI don’t have any direct firsthand experience with France, but given the state of politics in France with regards to Islam, that does not surprise me. Similar to the US m, Europe is a fairly large and diverse place, so it’s not like I can paint it with a broad brush.
- mkdirp 5y ago> I can also practice my religion with freedom, unlike most of Europe (UK is one exception with caveats of course) This has to be satire. In fact, this whole comment has to be satire.
- rwev 5y agoIs French public policy satire too? I thought this news was pretty mainstream for the last few years now. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/9/a-law-against-islam https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/9/a-law-against-islam https://www.wsj.com/articles/france-passes-new-bill-to-tighten-control-of-mosques-11627066189 https://www.wsj.com/articles/france-passes-new-bill-to-tight...
- raverbashing 5y agoWell, France is not wrong in acting the way they're acting. Those who prefer to act in a non-secular way should find better places for it.