Sverige again
kc5fm: You're obviously misinformed from American anti-socialist propaganda.
Actually, it's Scandinavian anti-socialist propaganda.
The folks that tell me these things are your countrymen and those living in the countries around you.
I have yet to find someone who's excited about paying taxes. You may be the first.
Also, these taxes are used to make us better than any other country on earth. The average IQ is higher, people are better educated, richer, healthier and better looking.
How much income taxes do you have in USA and Canada? Don't you have to pay money to go to the doctor or go to school?
And Danes are the most content people on the face of the planet. :beercheer:
In USA, I think I'm in a 30% tax bracket. My medical insurance is supplied by my employer.
When my Swedish exchange student was here, we visited a medical clinic operated by the Indian Health Service. The experience there was long lines, and even longer lines for appointments. His observation to me was that was much the same he experienced in Sweden.
If it is the same, what's wrong with the system we have now? I call the office, get an appointment, pay my copay, see the doctor, get the prescription for what ails me, and move along.
In the last 24 months, I've seen my Primary Care Physician less than six times. My wife takes the medications. I'm a former Emergency Medical Technician with enough skill left to keep me out of the emergency room.
As for the Kronor:
1 SEK in SEK
American Dollar 0.12645 7.90826
When I was there last the exchange rate was about four SEK for a dollar.
Obviously, the next trip is going to cost me twice what the last one did, and even more since I'm bringing my wife. I'm saving my airline miles now.
I'm sure there are many good features about Sweden. I know a number of my friends comment of the cradle to the grave taxation and quickly add that they lack for nothing.
With the government taking care of you, what need is there to prepare for disasters?
I am not a survivalist but I know the government here will work speedily to overcome disaster challenges. I also know I'm responsible for the first 72 hours.