How many countries would not allow a free exchange of ideas like we are doing right now?
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The right to freedom of speech is guaranteed under international law through numerous human rights instruments, although implementation remains lacking in many countries. \n\nThe synonymous term freedom of expression is sometimes preferred, since the right is not confined to verbal speech but is understood to protect any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used.\n\nThe right to freedom of expression is not absolute; governments may still prohibit certain damaging types of expressions.\n\nTherefore the type of democratic freedom that you are enjoying in the US, Britain, Nordic & Scandinavian countries, most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan is rare; the rest of us in the world are limited to varying degrees of free speech depending on where you live.
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Their are no counry but there might be some countries!!!!
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Your country can only be free if there are certain rules to ensure your freedom. If everyone were completely free from rules, we would be spending most of our time guarding our property.
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will make more countries with same interests
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Given the fact "trade rules" are created and implemented by the wealthiest nations (G8), it is highly unlikely poorer nations will derive any direct benefit from those rules.\n\nIf "free trade" was "fair trade," it might be possible; but it isn't, so it isn't.
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If you are truly against "funding" other countries, then why not include egypt, which recives almost as much money as israel along with several other arab/muslim nations. The money has nothing to do with your question. In a world with 57 muslim states, there is enough room for one jewish state of israel. Sorry you find that disagreeable.
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NO IT CAN'T, BUT THE POLITICAL SIDE OF THE UNITED NATIONS CAN SHOW HOW FREE IT IS, BY SIMPLY ALLOWING PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY OF DIFFERENT IDEAS TO THINK ABOUT WITHOUT INTERUPTING.EXAMPLE IF YOU CHOSE H3LL FINE IT DOES'NT MEAN ANYONE ELSE CREATED IT FOR YOU.THAT'S ALSO LIKE SAYING IF YOUR READING YOUR BIBLE AND YOU WIND-UP AT THE PEARLY GATES IT DOES'NT NECESARILY MEAN YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE IS DEAD, OR ALL ANGLES...DIFFERENT TIPS FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS.
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NO COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRUCTION!!!!\nBut if one country has them, there rest should be allowed to have them!
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Dear Friend,\n\nThat's a very interesting question.  \n\nPart of the problem is that the peoples of different nations believe many different things.  The religions of one nation condemn the religions of their neighbors.  The way of life in Nation A can be repugnant to everyone in Nation B.  As long as ideas are at war, people will be at war.\n\nIn addition to the culture clash, there's the general sense of people everywhere that political control should be local.  The feeling is that decisions concerning our lives shouldn't be made by people "over there" who don't have the sense of how our day to day life progresses.  \n\nLastly, there's a philosophical shift that we'd have to make between being a citizen of our nation and a citizen of the world.  It's in the works -- witness the EU -- but slowly, and with much resistance.  And that's normal.  Big changes take time.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
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in Italy we say "wash the dirty clothes at home", that's to say never speak of family/personal problems in public...\nBut in this case, since America/the US are not behind an iron curtain, You cannot really apply our proverb: with global communications every country is quite visible by anyone else.\nIt is true that Disneyland is in the US, but the US are not Disneyland... \nRant if You've reasons to rant, and approve if You have reasons to.\nSometimes even some "dissonant" opinions may be beneficial to the system, while "yes men" are seldom or rarely anything worth.\nThat's all about "freedom of speech"... something You invented in the US, uh? ;-)
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I strongly doubt there will ever be a United States of Europe. First, consider the language barrier, different government styles (parliamentary, monarchy etc), different international associations and military traditions. Secondly, the recent enlargement is likely to have a domino effect of making agreement among member states increasingly difficult, leading to indecision and political stagnation. Last but not least, the continuing debate about allowing Turkey to join the EU will undoubtedly be the demise of this intergovernmental institution.
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theres like a million countries..\n\nand they dont have to be democratic.\n\nlook at china or soviet union \n\nas long as we get along who cares if its democratic?\n\nlet everyone have what they want...\n\nGood Question though.. make me think\npeace
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No I don't. Here are my fav. countries. Germany, Argentina, France, Italy and any African country would be nice. As long as they don't ridiculise themselves!
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You cannot un-invent something.  \n\nTo achieve what you are suggesting requires that the "responsible" countries dictate the terms for the "irresponsible" countries.  Judging by the reaction to the Iraq war, the masses are not willing to accept this responsibility.
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don't shop where you harbor resentment...\nthat would include USA>>>>>
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I'd say it is highly unlikely. You would need the 16 component nations to join together. You would need them all to have Communist Governments and for all their leaders to perceive their interests as being best reflected in a new Federation. Thirdly, you would need Russia to be a great power and I don't foresee that happening for a whole range of reasons.
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I don't understand why other countries don't meddle in US affairs - get the drift? You are asking for more chaos. Who regulates the US then? Should the whole world be subject to the whims of one government whether right or wrong?