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http://www.salon.com/2014/07/11/10_things_america_does_so_much_worse_than_europe_partner/

The term American exceptionalism is often tossed around by politicians. Neocons, far-right Christian fundamentalists and members of the Republican Party in particular seem to hate it when anyone dares to suggest that some aspects of European life are superior to how we do things.But facts are facts, and the reality is that in some respects, Europe is way ahead of the United States. From health care to civil liberties to sexual attitudes, one can make a strong case for European exceptionalism. That is not to say that Europe isnt confronting some major challenges in 2014: neoliberal economic policies and brutal...

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