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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.<\/p>\n
Here are a few comparisons between the two countries that I did notice:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In a nutshell, everything in the USA works and believe me you cannot get lost as it is so well signposted.<\/p>\n
Would I live there? No.<\/p>\n
This country is still so much more beautiful. God bless Africa.<\/p>\n
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