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IDIOTS IRKED BY SUPREME COURT RULING >> Fleeing to Canada for a life unfettered by universal healthcare //
“#SCOTUS holds up free healthcare for everyone?! Screw this commie country, I'm moving to #Canada #whoswithme.” -@VanSummers, Twitter
A handful of Conservatives disappointed with Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling turned their sights to Canada in hopes of a life unfettered by universal healthcare. Canadians have enjoyed universal healthcare since 1961.
Here's a guide to help future dissidents flee to countries more in keeping with their beliefs.
For the Obamacare haters:
If the thought of watching the poor get healthy on government cash makes you sick, consider moving to Burma. Its annual per-capita spending on healthcare is $4.50 and comes with a heaping side of human rights violations. If that still rankles, you can escape health care completely in the Darién Gap. This famously wild land bridge between Panama and Colombia is full of drug traffickers, FARC militia, kidnappers, all manner of lethal wildlife, and absolutely no form of health care.
For the pro-life:
Chile. This beautiful South American country has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world, banning abortion even when the life of the mother is directly threatened. The only danger is that Chile’s views may change as the country grows, possibly leading to legal abortions in your lifetime. If you really want to ensure that you’ll never move again, consider the Vatican City. While the immigration process is difficult, the citizens’ attitude towards abortion is unwavering.
For the homophobic:
While many African countries punish homosexuality, some of the harshest legislation comes from Islamic countries influenced by Shariah law. Escape to Iran and you can sleep soundly knowing that any nearby homosexuals can be sentenced to death for their sanctity-of-marriage-threatening sins. Of course, if you’re scared that these laws may be imposed on a public that doesn’t fully support them, you can always run to Jamaica. While sex between men is only punishable by 10 years imprisonment, the profusion of anti-gay sentiment and violent hate crimes against gays make it a refuge for the virulently homophobic. Remember to bring toothpaste, a towel, and a short life expectancy. Human rights not included.
For the tax-averse:
Should the USA raise taxes (its 35% highest marginal income tax rate is among the lowest of large economies), concerned citizens can always run to Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Côte d'Ivoire, or Paraguay. Each has a highest marginal income tax rate of 10%, which has led to the economic prosperity these countries are famous for. If 10% is still too draconian, your best option is to return to the state of nature. Gird your loins in deer hide, grab a bowie knife, and enjoy the tax oasis that’s been there all along.
For gun lovers:
The United States has some of the world’s loosest gun regulations, so you’ll have trouble recovering those rights elsewhere. If all you care about is having a weapon on your body at all times, consider the Czech Republic. While most firearms require registration, all gun owners are allowed to carry concealed weapons without a license. If this still seems too nanny-state, I recommend Somalia. How many fully-automatic assault weapons did you want again?
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