American living in Singapore. For me, it's all about economic stability and employment opportunities, the two things I found lacking in US. I graduated in late 2000s in US and it was a really hard time for me. It was especially disappointing later to find that no one was even prosecuted.
"Well, at least our country has freedom of speech, brah!"
Yeah, no. I'd rather live in a country that provides a good living for its citizens and doesn't squander its wealth war mongering around the world for the sake of protecting some vague notions of "freedoms".
I feel this. I just bounced from the USA for east asia permanently and couldn't be happier. No guns, no crime, peaceful people, no fear of burglary/mugging/fraud, better food/diet, lower taxes. I am still trying to get used to leaving my helmet sitting in plain view on my scooter, unlocked, for hours at a time.
My life now is the antithesis of my life in San Francisco (worst city I have ever lived in overall), and I couldn't be happier.
