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I was reading a article top thirty countries to live in the world. Denmark was number one, they have zero crime rate, the people are very happy, and low Daycare cost for Childern.

Plus they have one of the highest taxation rates. It used to be 62% but now 55%. I hate paying what I currently pay....to almost double my taxes I would really freak. It would really make me question why I would want to work there.

Fishin Guy said "Plus they have one of the highest taxation rates. It used to be 62% but now 55%. I hate paying what I currently pay....to almost double my taxes I would really freak. It would really make me question why I would want to work there. "

...the fact that its the happiest place in the world to live. I would think that high taxation would be a problem if it WAS a problem.  
 
Surveys taken show that people living in Denmark are willing to pay even higher tax rates as long as the money is used properly and with transparency.  
 
Free health care  
Free education through university  
Free pres:criptions  
Robust social programs  
 
It works there because many are willing to live in communal-like arrangements. They don't live in 2500 sq/ft homes, they don't own 3 cars, and they don't live a hour from where they work, shop, and have recreation. Also, the government is accountable for the money.  
 
You might not want to pay 62% but I would happily pay it if I was getting value for my money. Right now, all my taxes have done is ensure that Drew Caldwell has a lifetime pension for 16 years work. Find me another career that pays as well as the North American government.  
 
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I lived in Denmark in 2003 for work. I absolutely loved it. People are so happy there. Hardly any fat people. They walk or bike everywhere ( The have bike racks filled with new bikes that you can use for free ) Food was excellent and tipping your waitress is not encouraged ( They see it as charity ) They made the equivalent to $25/hr CDN at the time. They go to University for 2 years to be waitresses. Service was excellent. Felt weird not leaving a tip at first. Everyone speaks 3-4 languages. Roads are smooth and no potholes. The whole country is now almost power by wind and they have extra to sell to neighbours. Free education, healthcare, etc. But yes they have Government transparency. Nothing is hidden. Election promises are kept. They actually care about their country. When I was there in 2003 some guy kidnapped a child. The whole country shut down. They found the kid almost right away. When I asked why they did that they said no one had been kidnapped in a long time or even murdered. All their beaches are clothing optional and no perverts ( That were seen anyways ) lol Everyone truly cares for each other there. If it wasn't for my love of my horses and the rodeo lifestyle I currently live here I would be gone to Denmark ( If they'd take me )

is a nice country. But it isn't the utopian fantasy that some believe. Bernie Sanders thinks the world of Denmatk and the other Scandinavian nations.  
 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/11/03/why-denmark-isnt-the-utopian-fantasy-bernie-sanders-describes/  
 
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2015/10/16/memo-to-bernie-denmark-isnt-quite-what-you-think-it-is/#5e3f920a7d81