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[Cool Hand Luke 22:36]

The Scandinavian wrote:

I strongly suspect that my English is much better than your Finnish.

True, I barely speak English (but talk passable American).

For example, it appears that your freedom of speech is restricted somewhat - there have been threads here and elsewhere that have said that people who disagree with Bush and hold placards to that effect are kept in separate "free speech" areas. Restrictions such as that would cause an uproar if they were tried here I'm sure.

True again. You've picked up on the very bitter reaction of many here to the Campaign Reform Act's flagrent infringement of our rights under the first Amendment. The restrictions on demonstrators coming close to the President are reasonable in my opinion, given 9-11 and the violence associated with leftist demonstrations at events like the World Trade Summit and G-7 meetings.

Off the top of my head, about 24% in total if I remember correctly. I can't complain though because the level and quality of public services are pretty high - at some level it does represent some sort of value, it's not like we get nothing for that.

Thanks for answering that question. I am suprised to learn it's so low. I have always read that the tax rate in the Scandanavian countries was around 75-80% of income.

One point I'd like to make - I've travelled very widely and met people from pretty much all over the world. One thing that really strikes me is how similar people are the world over.

I agree with you on this as well.