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Is it normal to be constantly afraid of government? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by 001100010010@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For Context: I live in the United States of America.

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[–] rsn@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With all due respect, countering a sentiment with “but look how bad these people have it”or “it could always be worse” is rarely (if ever) helpful.

[–] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree that it isn't helpful, but Americans who are jaded with the state of the country have a tendency to jump right to "if it isn't the best it must be the worst" (and Europeans, Canadians, and Australians tend to reinforce that) which isn't right.

[–] rsn@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Gross generalization, but point taken.