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<blockquote data-quote="cthuluftaghn" data-source="post: 572599" data-attributes="member: 4799"><p>One thing I find interesting, due to the culture I was raised in, is how the European members of this community speak so casually about popping over to France for the afternoon, or running up to Scotland for the weekend... or similar such conversations that involve what I have come to call "country hopping".</p><p></p><p>For someone raised in rural America, leaving the country is a big deal. Some people over here never leave, and the majority leave on rare occasions for vacations that take months or years of planning. (Of course, there is a small minority that's flying outta here on business every other day, but that's not the norm.)</p><p></p><p>I'd just like an "insider's" view of what it's like to live where you live. Here's my input...</p><p></p><p>I was born and raised in the United States. I love my country, but I weep for it. We have the right of free speech. The right to freedom of religion. The right to bear arms... we have the right to do everything. Unfortunately, we've become so hung up on what our rights our, that we've lost track of what IS right. America has become so hung up on individuality, that we have lost our culture, in my opinion. That could be a deep and controversial topic by itself, so I'll move on.</p><p></p><p>I had the privilege of visiting Europe twice when I was in high school. England and Scotland in '89, and Greece in '90. Of course, I only saw everything from a tourist's perspective, but I LOVED it over there. The rich history and pride in tradition really impressed me. I am curious to know if those of you that live over there share the same sentiment, or is all that which is a wonder to me just the boring status quo for you?</p><p></p><p>I have a lot to say on this, but I'll let y'all pitch in for a while...</p><p></p><p><em>EDIT - added OT to post - Henry</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cthuluftaghn, post: 572599, member: 4799"] One thing I find interesting, due to the culture I was raised in, is how the European members of this community speak so casually about popping over to France for the afternoon, or running up to Scotland for the weekend... or similar such conversations that involve what I have come to call "country hopping". For someone raised in rural America, leaving the country is a big deal. Some people over here never leave, and the majority leave on rare occasions for vacations that take months or years of planning. (Of course, there is a small minority that's flying outta here on business every other day, but that's not the norm.) I'd just like an "insider's" view of what it's like to live where you live. Here's my input... I was born and raised in the United States. I love my country, but I weep for it. We have the right of free speech. The right to freedom of religion. The right to bear arms... we have the right to do everything. Unfortunately, we've become so hung up on what our rights our, that we've lost track of what IS right. America has become so hung up on individuality, that we have lost our culture, in my opinion. That could be a deep and controversial topic by itself, so I'll move on. I had the privilege of visiting Europe twice when I was in high school. England and Scotland in '89, and Greece in '90. Of course, I only saw everything from a tourist's perspective, but I LOVED it over there. The rich history and pride in tradition really impressed me. I am curious to know if those of you that live over there share the same sentiment, or is all that which is a wonder to me just the boring status quo for you? I have a lot to say on this, but I'll let y'all pitch in for a while... [i]EDIT - added OT to post - Henry[/i] [/QUOTE]
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