Name 2 things about the USA you don’t like

[Anonymous]

1. It's too big. Families move around and then you can't be close anymore without difficulty.
2. People distrust each other and don't like strangers. People act like strangers are committing crimes even if they aren't, to where there is no feeling of being included in a community. It's one big social experiment and no one feels "at home" anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LAX firearm regulation.

Everyone does not have health insurance coverage (which is really sad, given that we are a wealthy nation). Our priorities are screwed up.

We allow corporations to do/sell whatever they want, and wait years to see if their products are damaging children/society. This should be considered in advance. (Just like drugs have to prove they are effective).

Weapons and violent images/sick pornography should be very difficult to access on the internet. Not something any child can stumble upon accidentally.

Best answer so far.

[Anonymous]

People have mentioned my big ones so I’ll mention a little one. Inconsistency of trash, compost and recycling policies and services. I live in a municipality with very strict food waste, recycling and trash rules. In both public and private places, it’s easy to find receptacles for all 3.

I really dislike visiting my relatives in other states and putting everything in one bin (even recycling!) or only having recycling at home and rarely in public. I would like to have more public trash cans and consistent policies so that I don’t see recycling stacked up next to trash cans in public parks or wrappers filling a recycle bin at a school.

I’d also like universal bottle and can deposit and to reuse glass bottles for bottling drinks the way they do in some countries. I hate the waste built into how we recycle (and/or pretend to).

[Anonymous]

Two things that I dislike about the US of A:

1.) The President
2.) The jury system.
I think it is wholly irresponsible as well as outrageous that many people’s livelihoods rest in the hands of their own peers.
Juries should consist of individuals who have proper education in the law - preferably lawyers themselves. ⚖️

[Anonymous]

I'm an American with an Irish dad and family in Germany. For me the biggest problem day to day is car culture and lack of walkability (Ireland, it depends on where you are). Being able to get around on the train in Germany is much better than what we have in the US. I do so much more walking when I'm in Germany.

Systemically of course health care is a big one. The fact that you can end up bankrupt due to cancer in the US is insane.

[Anonymous]

I don't like that everything gets dumbed down and the world is viewed from the perspective of "how does it affect us the USA?" rather than being outward looking and eager to actually learn stuff.

[Anonymous]

Actually it is easier to just name the 2 things I do like about the USA

1. Air conditioning
2. Anyone can be anything

[Anonymous]

1. Lack of law and order
2. America does not effectively deal with its mental health problem.

We need to humanely house both the mentally ill and repeat criminals for the benefit of society.

[Anonymous]

That we elected 🍊 🌮

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should have to balance this with two things you like, otherwise it becomes another negative thread.

Bad:
Gun culture and car culture

Good:
Can-do optimism and strong economy

Car culture. Good call.
I’ve often thought you can profile a person by the car they drive.
Women know if you’re in a Corvette you’re old and balding and short. Lexus SUV is just old and insecure. Mini van is confident young family. Volvo is young with boomer values.
Tesla is trashy and ignorant with a special shout out to the truck. Mercedes is a Dr who repeatedly buys the same car. Audi is a lawyer. An old Toyota or Honda w university sticker is someone paying off student loans.

Did I leave out any?

"Don't hate the car, hate the subdivision"

Car models overindex in specific neighborhoods. They are a mobile expression of the statement people make with their housing choices.

[Anonymous]

1. Lack of support for working mothers, and mothers in general
2. Healthcare is crap

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:US chocolate
Public schools with no uniforms

Lol
At least it was different response than others people have stated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That we elected 🍊 🌮

Wish it weren't two foods so many enjoy eating. Alas.

[Anonymous]

1) Why we keep attacking countries and starting wars for Israel
2) Why we keep attacking countries and starting wars for Israel

[Anonymous]

MAGA
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