Quote Originally Posted by shaun View Post
What 'freedoms' do Americans enjoy that Canadians and Europeans do not? I am currently living in Italy, and I havent noticed any fewer freedoms here - oh... except perhaps the freedom to not be afraid all the time.

But this whole notion that Americans have about 'enjoying more freedoms' over Canada and Europe is complete and total BS.
Well... Italy. Hmmmm..... setting aside famous examples of Italy's corruption at the government and judicial level (wouldn't freedoms be abridged if you couldn't get a fair trial?) .... I find it interesting that the recent decision overturning COPA illustrates that even laws passed by Congress cannot abridge our freedom of speech.

If an identical law passed the parliaments of Italy or other countries what constitutional protections would you have? In those countries, whatever elected "gang" that runs the government has lots more power over you.

Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's. (speaking of Italians...)

Steve