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Originally Posted by dlague
LIVING IN FRANCE!!!??? Check into taxes, laws, attitudes to Americans etc......and I am French Vive La USA!!!
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Well in 25 years of living for long periods in Europe and France I cannot say that I once had anyone cop a bad attitude toward me because I was an American. Let me review the circumstances I have experienced, traffic accidents, medical treatment, education, selling and purchasing of property, bank accounts, taxes, property legal issues, etc.
I pay less in property taxes than I pay in the US. I enjoy the worlds best health-care. The best food and wine are at my fingertips. My French taxes clearly are used better than my US taxes, the roads are great, the mass transportation superb, the refreshing trait of actually putting family first and best of all the idea that money isn't everything.
I will admit to knowing several French people who prefer the US due to a perceived lack of opportunity and lower wages, but their problems are not mine as a non French citizen. Like I said no place is perfect, but France is right up there with the very best.