Sunday, June 25, 2006

Why I live in Britain

Why do I live in the UK?

I must admit there are few places where I truly feel liberty. Places where I sense that I have the implicit permission to do as I see fit. However, the whole of Blighty is just such a place.
There is a direct inverse correlation between how many times one thinks about the detrimental effects of the Government or Police in their daily lives, and the freedom one is afforded in that country.

I do not have to carry identification on my person.
I am able to live and associate with whomsoever I see fit.
I can own assets without imposition.
I can set to choose my own moral code.
I have the support of a non-religious and liberal majority.
My daughters (if I have any) will live as equals.
I am taxed reasonably and fairly.
I can watch regular adult orientated programming on television.
I can criticise the Government publicly and vociferously.
I can get free, excellent treatment with the National Health Service.
I can get support if I am sick or unemployed.

and...
I can support the Indian cricket team and still be British.

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