Ah, Germany. The land of Brats and Beer, and music played mainly by tubas. That is, to the average ignorant American.
Fortunatly, I don't think like this. I see Germany as a diverse land, with all kinds of people, just like most other countries.
What do I think about Germany?
My dad went there for a work project. I personally have never been to Germany. It probably has its major good and bad points, like most other countries. I'd like to add more, but... I've never been there. I'd assume that the people of the U.S. are more heartless though.
Let's just say that if 9-11 happened to Germany, There wouldn't be any shameless companies selling "I *heart* Berlin" T-Shirts for 50 marks and donating .5% to charity to look good.
The Typical German:
Wait, I covered that all above. Sorry.
All I have to say (And that needs to be said) is that I am of about 3/8 German background, more than any other nationality.
Germany's Politics:
I don't know much about them today, being an ignorant American that has never been there. All I know is that they are likely a lot better than they were when Adolf ran it. And yes, reading Black Mage's statements on the policies of Germany, I think they are handling Iraq far better than we are.
(And no, don't worry about the draft for you. I, the most unlucky person in the upper-middle class of the U.S. (Like I can even call myself that. I am such a pig.), don't turn 18 for TWO years! Don't worry, that's when the draft is happening.)
Summary: I think Germany is overall a better place than the U.S. in terms of relationships among people, but I'd NEVER move there, seeing as how I've grown up in the U.S., and it would be hard to cope with the change.
(Wait, that was a post denouncing America moreso than talking about Germany. Ah well... I don't know much about Germany. I apologize for my ignorance.)
Everyone has their own opinions, no matter how WRONG they are.
