When you think of, The United States of America, many often think, freedom, opportunity and the pursuit of happiness. What is it that makes a Nation truly happy as a whole? Does it consist of a strong Government? Does it consist of happy people? America was once ranked #17 on what is called, The World 's Happiest Report. In the book, "Geography of Bliss" by: Eric Weiner, the author travels to different parts of the World, whom are considered to be happier, to discover their key to happiness. Although The United States is said to be the strongest country, it isn 't the most joyful. The U.S can change some things and learn from other countries such as, The Netherlands, and their way of governing, Switzerland and their strong community; The
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If you think about it, no matter where, whether drugs are legal or not, people will still use and abuse. In order to gain control and minimize criminal activity with drugs, something needed to be done. The Netherlands government legalized the use of soft drugs which helped to regulate drug use overall and decrease drug related criminal activity. The United States can look at this and consider change within their laws towards drug use.
Education in the Netherlands is far more attainable for it 's citizens due to its affordability. According to an article on the Business Insider, In the Netherlands, the average income is around, $28,032 and the average education cost is around, $3,125 while the average income in the U.S.A, is $26,990 and the average education cost is, $13,856. The Netherlands government has made some great changes and it seems to be working well for the people, the U.S. can learn a thing or two from their …show more content…
In a country like Qatar, the women are far from free. The women of Qatar cannot freely drink, they can hardly ever be alone, and they are not aloud to show any part of themselves physically, other than their eyes. In America, women 's rights have come a long way. From women obtaining the right to vote in 1920, to women being able to become really anything they want to be. We as American women also have the freedom to dress and look however we desire. Hopefully other countries like Qatar, can also look to the U.S. as an example, and possibly change some of their ways to benefit their country as
If you think about it, no matter where, whether drugs are legal or not, people will still use and abuse. In order to gain control and minimize criminal activity with drugs, something needed to be done. The Netherlands government legalized the use of soft drugs which helped to regulate drug use overall and decrease drug related criminal activity. The United States can look at this and consider change within their laws towards drug use.
Education in the Netherlands is far more attainable for it 's citizens due to its affordability. According to an article on the Business Insider, In the Netherlands, the average income is around, $28,032 and the average education cost is around, $3,125 while the average income in the U.S.A, is $26,990 and the average education cost is, $13,856. The Netherlands government has made some great changes and it seems to be working well for the people, the U.S. can learn a thing or two from their …show more content…
In a country like Qatar, the women are far from free. The women of Qatar cannot freely drink, they can hardly ever be alone, and they are not aloud to show any part of themselves physically, other than their eyes. In America, women 's rights have come a long way. From women obtaining the right to vote in 1920, to women being able to become really anything they want to be. We as American women also have the freedom to dress and look however we desire. Hopefully other countries like Qatar, can also look to the U.S. as an example, and possibly change some of their ways to benefit their country as