I believe what Cheri means is that why does the current Administration believe in forcing their christian values on rest of the country - like banning gay marriage and so on... despite diversity of religion beliefs including non-believers & values in America? I don't believe in infridging on anyone's freedom & happiness just because of one's religion/personnel belief. That's the trademark of Dicitatorship & Communist Party.
America isn't perfect and either is Europe. But I like Europe's way better on how they deal with social issues - like their teenage pregancy and volient crime are usually at much lower rate than it is in USA. I wonder why.... Is it gun control? Or permissive attitude towards sex, maybe different attitude towards general life like they emphasize on enjoying life, rather than making money? I believe it's combination of all. When I was in Paris, I noticed that many shops are "Mom & Pop" type of stores, cafe, panstry & pubs - not big corporation like Wal-Mart. I didn't see very many of those in France.
Also, when my wife and I were walking around in central Paris at night, we saw many women walking alone at night!!! I couldn't imagine that happening in major cities in USA. We felt much safer over there.
But of course, I was born and raised in America, so I've learned to deal with current Administration and not let them get to me anyway since they'll be out in few years anyway.
I'd ramble on more.. but I'd better stop for now!
