i was just wondering if you can list a few so i can get a better understanding
2006-10-14 05:48:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
There isn't anything really different from the rest of the developed world... It's all relative, really... (Oh, and the most talked about one, this 'Freedom of Speech' isn't really granted... Just see how the media in the US is run, it all seems regualted.... No one tends to go against the government)... I have dual citizinship with the US & Ireland... I was born & grew up in New York, but my parents are Irish, and I, myself moved to Ireland a few years ago. I love the ability I have to live & work legally in both America & Europe. I don't know what else to say.
2006-10-14 06:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by lovefromkatie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Others have given good answers.
I guess now, America to me is much like many other nations. In its early days things were probably more "free" as in freedom than they are here today, and more repressed elsewhere.
Being a citizen allows one to support the "cause" .. to vote, to join the military and/or the peace corp, move around the country w/ less hassle, pay American taxes, get American Social Security and/or old age or disablity helps .. and hopefully be protected and not be harrased and asked to leave if there is a war.
And eventhough the economy is not what is was, it is better than some and worse than others. Many still see America as a land of oportunity.
Having a long term visa or green card gives you most of those same advantages.
but as America ages, its uniquenesses are fading.
Famous and not so famous people like Charlie Chaplin to name one have left because they saw more disadvantages than advantages.
2006-10-14 08:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really the only privilege of being an American citizen is that you have the right to vote in the elections. And maybe you have the right to draw Social Security but that is iffy. You can get a state drivers license. Out side of these three things you can do just about everything that an American citizen can do and say, if you are an alien.
2006-10-14 05:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by NIck N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really aren't any. Everything is relative. Some say you have freedom of speech, but that is only if you don't mind getting gunned down by someone who disagrees with you. You have freedom of religion as long as you keep it private. You have the right to a fair trial if you can afford a good lawyer. Etc,etc.
2006-10-14 05:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech; most elections are not crocked; the police aren't corrupt like in Latin America; a more or less decent welfare system--better than most countries; freedom of movment within the country, if you want.
2006-10-14 05:53:04 · answer #5 · answered by robert2020 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have guaranteed rights from the constitution and people living in America are very spoiled, they don't know about being oppressed. we have it better that a lot of countries. people should be more grateful they didn't have to experience the horrors others went through. we should value our freedom, and not disrespect it.
2006-10-14 06:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by dbobb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viting is one although the Republicans would like to make voting a right that everyone in the world can do in U.S. elections
2006-10-14 05:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to travel as you please, freedom to talk outloud about your Government, freedom to be and do anything you want to accomplish. It is a great country and we take our freedoms for granted. We can go to a store and buy anything we want at our fingertips. We can drive thru to get food. Americans are spoiled!
2006-10-14 06:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voting. Speaking ones desires. Worshipping as one desires. Moving and living where one desires. Working/not working as one desires.
2006-10-14 05:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get the freedom to do what ever you're told!
2006-10-14 05:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋