without even commenting on the idea that govt bureaucracy is somehow worse in the US than in the romance countries, a 2-3 year delay would still be added on, an

without even commenting on the idea that govt bureaucracy is somehow worse in the US than in the romance countries, a 2-3 year delay would still be added on, and is very significant. it's not like a 10 year delay is great because it gives time to make everything else come out right.