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Djinn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-31-09 03:53 AM
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180. in most western democracies
Edited on Tue Mar-31-09 03:58 AM by Djinn
it'd be called social security, paid sick/carers leave, disability pension and national health. I refuse to call the US a developed country anymore, when a relatively common ailment and a short time off work can do this to people.

A nation should be judged on how it treats those at the bottom of the pile and those in need, whilst there's obviously a large number of thoroughly decent Americans, your nation's priorities fucking suck.

Will chuck some $AUS in next payday
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