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Why are we so terrible at having a government that works for the people? Here are some photos that demonstrate the way other countries treat their citizens

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The US is the 23rd happiest country in the world, ranking below Kuwait , Slovenia , Lithuania , the UK , and Canada .

We have the second -highest income inequality, after taxes and transfers, behind only Chile .

The way we live is not the way it has to be, just look around you at other countries.

From age 50 , you'll receive one every two years from age 50 .

A hip replacement in the US can cost over $40,000 .

A plane travels to rural places to transport people in medical emergencies for free.

A prison cell in Denmark is nicer than most college dorms.

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