(15-04-2010, 07:18pm)kawasuki Wrote: Throwdown i am not saying they (countries u mentioned) are better off, what i am saying is there border patrol is a lot better and when u think of how farked those countries are who the fark would want to go there anyway???
I'm Aussie & I have opinions regarding both sides of this debate, but one thing I gotta say.
Don't assume what a country is like until you actiually have lived there.
I lived in China for 2yrs. Was one of the best times in my life. The people are great. The Government has rules, like ANY country. Granted I wasn't subject to the same issues as locals, but I WAS subject to the border regulations etc.
Lived (2yrs or more) in UK, China & Japan, & have visited (more than 4mths in each) 17 others, including some of the ones noted in Ray's post.
The standard that I follow is - When you live in / visit another country, you are required to follow THEIR rules. SIMPLE.
I was in Dubai recently. I was amazed at how the xpats flout the local regulatiuons on drinking & dress, & then when they get into trouble they cry victim.
Agreed it's not what we are used to, but it's a requirement of that country.