nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqmdkksekmtj3pdg66l9an3v0846muqvcc7cjzjehjr3ggh879ytps2q68cs nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqc4qa469eycvdz8csj6z66f6wszzgey5eucknrk8rrpc8eyp5y9esyhjqwa I'd say the lack of being utterly fucked if you have a medical emergency that prevents work is a significant factor to consider too.
The average USA American is one long-term injury away from bankruptcy and the lack of social nets the USA is infamous for.
It's not amazing a situation to be faced with in Europe either, but in many places in USA it results in swallowing one's gun being disturbingly attractive.