Is America culturally arrogant?

[digimon7068]

No offense hun, but I think you are demonstrating the 'cultural arrogance' that this thread is about.

Just a few things:

Is grass decriminalised or a minor drug infraction in the US?

Is prostitution legal?

Can you drive at any speed limit you want on the motorways?

Are steroids 'legal' or not criminalised?

Do you have nudity on television, normal magazines, daily newspapers?

Do you have 24 hour liquor license laws?

This is an odd 'freedom' but anyone over the age of 60 in the UK gets a free bus pass, and they have the freedom to roam anywhere in the country.

Similarly, if you like outdoor pursuits, there are so many footpaths in the UK, you have the freedom to roam across a lot of private lands and through farms etc.

There are also some issues around healthcare, but I know that is opening up a can of worms.

These are only a few things off the top of my head, I am sure there are some areas where the US experiences greater freedom, but other countries also have areas of freedom that are not in the US.

freedom means different things to different people. . .you're entitled to your opinion. . .in large part you can thank us for that. . .

 

[javaguru]

These are only a few things off the top of my head, I am sure there are some areas where the US experiences greater freedom, but other countries also have areas of freedom that are not in the US.

Supplements

 

[Tatyana]

Supplements

Yes, being able to purchase a protein bar at a petrol station was one of those culture shock experieces for me.

 

[javaguru]

Yes, being able to purchase a protein bar at a petrol station was one of those culture shock experieces for me.

As I understand it, you also still have a State sponsored religion that you pay for...The movie Elizabeth was on today....

 

[Tatyana]

As I understand it, you also still have a State sponsored religion that you pay for...The movie Elizabeth was on today....

The Royal Family is VERY expensive, but I think they bring in a few tourist quid/dollars

 

[javaguru]

The Royal Family is VERY expensive, but I think they bring in a few tourist quid/dollars

Do you think it covers for the prince flying his Chinook as a drunk taxi for a bachelor party to his gf's parent's farm?

 

[Tatyana]

Do you think it covers for the prince flying his Chinook as a drunk taxi for a bachelor party to his gf's parent's farm?

Mate, you should SEE the bills.

It is a bit of an issue of contention for a lot of English people.

The debate about getting rid of the Royal family comes up at least every two years.

I have seen a few of the budgets laid out before, it is quite public, I am sure you could see what 'salary' the queen draws if you google it.

 

[javaguru]

Mate, you should SEE the bills.

It is a bit of an issue of contention for a lot of English people.

The debate about getting rid of the Royal family comes up at least every two years.

I have seen a few of the budgets laid out before, it is quite public, I am sure you could see what 'salary' the queen draws if you google it.

We should complain about it over a pint at the pub. Then rough up some opposing football fans.


Off season of course....

PS Manchester United kicks ass.... I explained that to some of my friends when they asked what that T-shirt worn by an exchange student meant.

 

[javaguru]

Yes, being able to purchase a protein bar at a petrol station was one of those culture shock experieces for me.

That's how we identified the German infiltrators during the "Battle of the Bulge," no American would say "petrol."

 

[Tatyana]

That's how we identified the German infiltrators during the "Battle of the Bulge," no American would say "petrol."

We made them pronounce Leischeshire.