Boncuks assessment sounds fairly correct with exception to the pay, which is under $1.00 per hour, but considering the tax burden they impose, that seems reasonable. Nigel, your link seems biased and rather questionable.
The link was just the top one on google, there are many more links, plus there have been TV programmes and newspaper articles about it.
Have you ever been to the USA? Perhaps you might make a visit here before you make claims that we are oppressed. Heck, come to San Diego and I will take ya Para sailing and do some snorkeling with you, and then we can go have a few pints
So you want to do 'dangerous things' with me!
Like any country, we have jerks and morons, but as a whole, I would say were good people, come see for yourself...
I'd love to, but I can't see it happening anytime soon
Particularly as I went to the doctor this week (first time for 15 years or so), they had a 'funny turn' about my blood pressure, and I'm currently on Ramipril to see what happens - it had dropped to under 200 by Thursday, and they've doubled the dose (and sent me for an ECG).