The Danes pay over $ 8/gallon for gasoline, have a max. tax rate of over 60% and that's for a single teacher like in the example. With social security and unemployment etc. that teacher gets $ 1o net out of a $ 100 raise. The utility costs are double or more in Denmark and there are more items like that. Their health care system has problems to be maintained and it might not be sustainable.
Steve, I have been there several times (mostly Thisted area) on vacation, I used to live in Europe for many years. Therefore I am familiar with the situation. I don't want to put down the advantages but it is always good to see it from all viewpoints.
Yes, the fact that during the Nazi occupation, the Danes rallied to support the Jews against deportation and certain death itself speaks volumes, surpassing from what I recall was the case with every other European country where some even collaborated with the Nazis.
The Danes pay over $ 8/gallon for gasoline, have a max. tax rate of over 60% and that's for a single teacher like in the example. With social security and unemployment etc. that teacher gets $ 1o net out of a $ 100 raise. The utility costs are double or more in Denmark and there are more items like that. Their health care system has problems to be maintained and it might not be sustainable.
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Steve, I have been there several times (mostly Thisted area) on vacation, I used to live in Europe for many years. Therefore I am familiar with the situation. I don't want to put down the advantages but it is always good to see it from all viewpoints.
ReplyDeleteYes, the fact that during the Nazi occupation, the Danes rallied to support the Jews against deportation and certain death itself speaks volumes, surpassing from what I recall was the case with every other European country where some even collaborated with the Nazis.
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