re: Young American Family w/Traditional Values Flees To Russia

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Man, you really are stupid or just ignorant because you haven't seen it first hand.

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Young Padawan, I believe you read without comprehension, and you make several assumptions and infer what was never implied.

I have been to Russia and Ukraine on several occasions, both prior to, and after, the collapse of the Soviet Union. The people are wonderful and very generous. Food, while limited in variety under Soviet rule, was fresh and the supply was ample. The hospitality was unmatched. The friendships developed have lasted for decades and across many thousands of miles.

It is not monetary wealth that provides the greatest benefit, the most joyous occasions, or the greatest satisfaction. Happiness and contentment come from what you have in your soul, not what you have in your pocket. A full heart is much more satisfying than a full bank account that causes worry and strife.

Superior family structure does not exist in greater quantity in Italy or France than it does in Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, or Belorus. I feel sad for you that your overseas experiences have been limited to France and Italy. Maybe you should try to extend yourself outside your comfort zone and check out Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, any of the Baltic states, Russia, and even Ukraine. All of them offer wonderful and different cultures and different perspectives than you get from France, Italy, Belgium, or the Netherlands. All of them tend to be a little more based in their religious beliefs (primarily Christian) as well. Also - their vodka is better than French and Italian wine.

You may be well traveled geographically, but you seem to have limited your travels to regions and climes that don't expose you to cultures much different from your own.