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Lets not forget the fact that OP is white. I am not a race baiter, and hate identity politics. But as a non-white person, I would rather live in US than Europe. Forget about the social media takes, and lets talk about ground reality. US (and probably Canada), with all its fault, is one of the few countries on earth, where immigration and immigrants are normal and expected. I can also practice my religion with freedom, unlike most of Europe (UK is one exception with caveats of course) that are hell bent on restricting religious expressions. Lastly, I have to confess, all my takes are also a bit generalized but roughly hits the tone.


> I can also practice my religion with freedom, unlike most of Europe (UK is one exception with caveats of course) that are hell bent on restricting religious expressions.

In which European countries could you not do that? I’m in Scandinavia and can’t imagine what kind of problem regarding religious practice you would encounter here that you wouldn’t in the US or UK.


> I can also practice my religion with freedom, unlike most of Europe (UK is one exception with caveats of course)

This has to be satire. In fact, this whole comment has to be satire.


Is French public policy satire too? I thought this news was pretty mainstream for the last few years now.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/9/a-law-against-islam https://www.wsj.com/articles/france-passes-new-bill-to-tight...


Well, France is not wrong in acting the way they're acting.

Those who prefer to act in a non-secular way should find better places for it.


Have you spent much time in Europe?

I’m white myself, but I actually heard the opposite from non white Americans while I was living in Spain(ie they preferred it there)


My non-White friends (not Black) have said US is better than France etc in that regard. This seems like a real phenomenon and worry for people


I don’t have any direct firsthand experience with France, but given the state of politics in France with regards to Islam, that does not surprise me.

Similar to the US m, Europe is a fairly large and diverse place, so it’s not like I can paint it with a broad brush.




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