Is America, being such a  dangerous country, a good place to live in?
461332
No, America is no longer based on its founding priciples.  It has become a empire bent on world domination, and becoming a military state.  See Governmentnews.org and antipasministries.com to see what America has really become.  If you dont live here, Great.  If you live here, GET OUT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!!
62457
I agree with razor. Nothing is really safe in this world. Adventure will make you learn more, and what you learn through adventure is never forgotten.
169893
Many countries are a threat to world peace...depends upon where you live and your opinions of the matter.
993392
Not by a long shot. Growing unemployment. Rising inflation. No Healthcare for the majority of the people here. Rampant political corruption. A growing police state mentality. And way too many crazy fundamentalist Christian nutjobs who think being an obedient slave to the Republican Oligarchy equates with freedom.  You want a real country to live in? Try New Zealand. Or the EU or even Costa Rica. Far better places.
1088022
Nope, I have lived in New York, Las Vegas, California (briefly), and Idaho (Lewiston), as well as Tucson, Arizona where I currently am.  None of the above were particularly clean, safe, or economically secure.  \n\nIf you want cleanliness, safety, and economic development, move to a suburb or a rural area, and commute to work if you need to.
564926
I don't want to sound a bit too rash but a lot of America's youths don't really deserve to live anywhere near that country. Lots of young men and women in third world countries are willing to give up an arm and leg (and study their butts off) to even have a single window of opportunity open to them. I hope these people realize how lucky they are and in doing so, live up to what's exoected of them.
430354
The American government has a very good reputation for protecting its citezens abroad.  It should do all that it can diplomaticly to protect its citezens but the individuals need to take responsibiblity for their own safety and understand that some places are not safe to visit.  Its the same in most Islamic nations, in China, in many African nations, and in some areas of India.  You can't count on the U.S. government to bail you out of every bad decision you make in your life.
497141
Can't think of another country that would be better to move to. The freedoms, the rights, the economic freedom and opportunity (while it lasts) are still the best in the USA (until the government finally slouches into the hell of full socialism).\n\nThe only other ones I'd consider would be maybe Switzerland or Japan.
520577
Not everyone is so afraid of everything as Americans are. American society hasn't moved on from Salem and 16th century mentality. They even have the death penalty!!! Like some Sahel, Arab and Asian nations. Who wants to live in the USA?? Not me, certainly.
417701
America is unique in the way the "West was won" - by violence.  Cowboys and Indians, lots of fighting, lots of Guns.  Followed by the "Right to Bear Arms", the Gun Lobby and Charlton Heston, Armed Police and so on.  USA is still a very young Country compared to Europe. It hasn't yet grown out of its hip shooting past.  And 9/11 has just made things worse.
1053234
Don't watch what you say.  Say anything you want, exercise your freedom of expression and speech.  That's what being an American is all about.  If you don't like the country, though, move to a country that you do like.  Don't criticize America if you don't vote, don't work and don't contribute to the community.  If you don't like it here, you're more than welcome to leave.
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I am a Canadian who has American roots, and have brothers and sisters in the States.  I also lived there for a couple of years.  Both countries have their up and down sides.  Medical treatment in Canada is far easier to obtain whether you are rich or poor. No one is denied treatment just because they cannot afford it.  Our social programs are better for those less fortunate. Freedom of speech is strongly endorsed and supported here, and we feel quite free to voice our opinions to our government.  Hate propaganda is not tolerated and carrying weapons will land you to jail.  The scenery is beautiful and if the cold weather bothers you there's always the west coast which rarely sees snow.  Although the crimes stats and drug problem has escalated in recent years it's still one of the safest countries to live in. Our peace keeping efforts are well known and respected around the world . In the past month our government has allocated a large amount of money towards tightening up our security to combat terrorism and our immigration laws are to be tightened up immensly.  We have realized that our immigration laws have been too lax and a much more vigilent screening process is being put in place.  I may be a little biased but my vote goes to Canada.
902862
Well having visited the states for a year all I can say is that it is small. Or quaint as you yanks like to put it!\nThats the first thing you'll notice.\nEngland is a really groovy country despite the grumbles you have had in answer to your question. It is very safe.\nLife here is very similar to the states, apart of course from the health system. Our health system is very fair in this country. It does not discriminate between rich and poor. Anyone can get treated by a doctor or hospital. People moan about it but they haven't experienced healthcare in other countries. I watched a programme on tv last night about Iranian people having to sell their kidneys to get money to pay their debts. Bloody awful, poor sods.\nI have lived in England most of my life and have two kids. I wouldn't consider living anywhere else in the world. It is marvellous.\nThe countryside is stunning. The weather is relatively mild and temperate. The people are friendly and warm. The food choice is fantastic. We have a fair democratic system. Our police force and citizens are not allowed to carry guns or weapons. It is  multi-cultural.\nThe worst thing about England is that the media have too much influence and try to make people paranoid all the time. But you can take them or leave them, as you wish.\nAll in all, I think we are blessed to have been born in this country and that we are very lucky to live here.\nHope I have answered some of your questions. Good luck.
1001143
Tennessee ... wonderful place to live (in places). Nashville is a wonderful town. A well-kept secret. America is the most fabulous place ever. Anyone who thinks otherwise should spend some time visiting some of the other places on earth. Try Ethiopia, Sudan, Cuba, or any other hell hole out there. No wonder we have an immigration problem - everyone wants to get here.\n\nThe Canadians have it pretty much made. They can be smug and self-righteous and know that their evil neighbor, the US, is preventing them from any serious attack. Oh, except for the home grown terrorists. I'm sure my son or grandsons will have to die baling out another smug, self-righteous country in decline like Canada someday.\n\nI grow so tired of hearing the routine contempt expressed for the US and our president. What about some contempt for Al Queda, dictators or mass murderers. To compare Bush to Hitler or the US to an oppressive regime is total ignorance ... the foolish utterings of insignificant people who are screaming out in an atempt to be significant.
1111176
The USA is a wonderful place for many but not all. As for the "best" place there are many other places that are good too.
351501
Although some people say America is a "bad" country, people still want to come to America because it has more opportunities for them than the country that they live in.
950259
Iceland is not that dangerous to live in actually. It's safer than most other countries in the world. We do have volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches and other natural disasters, but they don't pose that big a threat if you know how to be careful and how to react when something happens.\n\nAvalanches are a threat in some villages, but most of the country is safe from avalanches. Strong earthquakes are rare and because Icelandic buildings are very strong and built to endure earthquakes, even strong earthquakes don't do much harm. Volcanoes only pose a threat in some areas and they are observed carefully by scientists so that those areas can be evacuated quickly if needed, which is almost never necessary.\n\nVery few people die in natural disasters in Iceland and the crime rate is very low and less people die in accidents than in most other places and there is good health care and high standards of living, so you are actually a lot safer in Iceland than in most other places in the world. You just need to learn a few basic survival skills about our natural phenomenons and that's it. :)