I have lived in this wonderful country of ours for 48 years. I recently had the opportunity to go to America on a 3 week holiday. We stayed in a small town in New Jersey and toured around from there to Pocono, Niagara, New York and the Jersey Shore. I must say with absolute conviction, I felt very safe wherever we went.
Here are a few comparisons between the two countries that I did notice:
Firstly the good. No potholes were to be see. No burglar bars or gates to be seen anywhere. The buses were on time and were in a very good condition. not a single scrap of litter was to be seen anywhere. Good and clothing was very cheap. You can buy a Toyota Rav 4 for $20 000 at 0.5% interest. That is not a typo. really 0.5% interest and no such schemes such as balloon payments etc. The house doors were left unlocked even when we slept or there was no-one at home. Cars are left unlocked and windows were left open day and night in the driveway. And the best of all. NO MINIBUS TAXIS.
Now the not so good. The roads are tolled to death. Between New Jersey and JFK there are four toll gates adding up to a whopping $40 and that is without airport parking. Then there is the traffic. Lasts for hours if there is an accident. Accommodation is also very costly as is the price of housing.
In a nutshell, everything in the USA works and believe me you cannot get lost as it is so well signposted.
Would I live there? No.
This country is still so much more beautiful. God bless Africa.
Author: Tim Emmerson
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