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they pay for health care, they pay for education and this is the land of the free.
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We also pay less in taxes than most countries. Although a lot of wealthy Americans complain about high taxes, most of the rich here pay much less than European countries. They are not taxed at the 60-70% clip you see elsewhere. We also don't over tax our corporations.
So yes, this does not give us some of the immenities other nations have. Our health care system if flawed. However, our education system is still strong. It needs work on the lower levels and in poor communities, but we do have some of the best universities in the world. Just take a look at the number of student visas we allow every year. Also, how come so many world leaders fly to the US when they need major medical care? We have some of the best doctors in the world.
And this goes back to our lower taxes in a way. The US gives more to their citizens for making money. It gives individuals more motivation to innovate and make money. It's why the US dominates the world in innovation, technology and business as a whole.