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Is it normal to be constantly afraid of government? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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For Context: I live in the United States of America.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I live in germany, and i am not afraid of my government. They have ups and downs but overall its okay, i would say.

I would leave if i were CONSTANTLY afraid.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Live in the UK, and I feel the same. Being afraid of the government seems a very US specific thing (at least in first world countries). But having visited the US, they're generally living in fear more than Europe. Bars on everyone's houses (or gates on communities). Constant worry about home invasion. Its another level compared to here.