This is a common argument heard in Denmark to make us the Danes who left feel bad. While not as bad now, there was a time when the word "udenlandsdansker" (Dan

This is a common argument heard in Denmark to make us the Danes who left feel bad. While not as bad now, there was a time when the word "udenlandsdansker" (Danish emigrant) was synonymous with traitor when used by Danish politicians. The way I look at it is that my parents paid 70% taxes when I was going through the educational system, so I could go through the educational system. I have also paid plenty of Danish taxes myself to put other peoples children through school. While I have great love for my country, I am not indebted nor indentured to it. We already went through a period in Danish history http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stavnsbånd http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stavnsbånd (in Danish) where men between 18 and 36 were forced to stay and work for the local land owner. I do not think there is a need through law, guilt or propaganda to enforce a new version of this indentureship. There are many reasons to stay in Denmark, but there are also plenty of good reasons for entrepreneurs and other over achievers to leave: http://stakeventures.com/articles/2007/07/01/silicon-vikings-talk-on-danish-entrepreneurship http://stakeventures.com/articles/2007/07/01/silicon-vikings...