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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @grimtechnet 13h \ on: Living - surviving in Venezuela culture
Sorry I'm oblivious to most of what Venezuela is like, but I'm curious. What's the government like? Do you feel free? Real question. I'm trying to figure out what it's like to live there. Pardon me while I ask lots of questions.
Are the streets dirty? Is there an organization that is supposed to clean but is neglecting their duties? Is there trash collection?
Is it safe to go out? Is there violence? To people conceal carry or brandish weapons? Are there police?
Are there constant reminders of a system or something that used to work but doesn't anymore? Does everyone feel it? Is there hope?
Do people respect the law? Do people covet precious metals? Has it always been that way?
Don't apologize, all questions are welcome.
No, you don't feel free because anything you say against the government is considered a crime they call "treason" and is punishable by jail, torture, and sometimes death. Obviously, it's not legal, but they do it anyway, and nobody can do anything about it.
Are the streets dirty? Is there an organization that is supposed to clean but is neglecting their duties? Is there trash collection?
It all depends on where you are. There are areas where the garbage truck doesn't come, and others where it does, but only because the community pays for it directly. Some places have dirty streets, and others are spotless, and yes, that's because they have cleaning staff from the city hall.
Is it safe to go out? Is there violence? To people conceal carry or brandish weapons? Are there police?
I mainly emigrated because of the high crime rate a few years ago, but now it feels a little "calm" but I still don't trust it.
Are there constant reminders of a system or something that used to work but doesn't anymore? Does everyone feel it? Is there hope?
Yes, most people understand this system. Yes, there are people who support the government. Collective hope reaches its peak during elections or similar events; the rest of the time, everyone just gets by with their routines.
Honest people respect the law.
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