Not sure where in France you are right now, but I'm envious. One of the things I like about France is that despite a massive state apparatus there seems to be an understanding of human nature. Hence, for example, a health care system that is combines a base level of state supplied care with optional insurance that lets citize…
Not sure where in France you are right now, but I'm envious. One of the things I like about France is that despite a massive state apparatus there seems to be an understanding of human nature. Hence, for example, a health care system that is combines a base level of state supplied care with optional insurance that lets citizens make important choices for themselves. Handgun ownership is strictly limited but hunting is supported and you can buy a shotgun in a sporting goods store (with appropriate paperwork, of course). Income taxes are very high (although property taxes aren't), but the country is a democracy, and they are handling the crazies better than we are.
We own property in France, but becoming expats is always a very tough choice. Still, if we saw Trump II on the horizon, maybe taxes wouldn't be a deal breaker. I already speak French; I'd rather not have to learn Hungarian.
Hey Charlie,
Not sure where in France you are right now, but I'm envious. One of the things I like about France is that despite a massive state apparatus there seems to be an understanding of human nature. Hence, for example, a health care system that is combines a base level of state supplied care with optional insurance that lets citizens make important choices for themselves. Handgun ownership is strictly limited but hunting is supported and you can buy a shotgun in a sporting goods store (with appropriate paperwork, of course). Income taxes are very high (although property taxes aren't), but the country is a democracy, and they are handling the crazies better than we are.
We own property in France, but becoming expats is always a very tough choice. Still, if we saw Trump II on the horizon, maybe taxes wouldn't be a deal breaker. I already speak French; I'd rather not have to learn Hungarian.