18 Reasons to Avoid the U.S.A.

5. You’ll Need a Car

The United States is a large country, so you’re definitely going to need a car if you want to get around. This may not be true in many of the major urban centers like New York City, but there are exceptions. For example, the Los Angeles public transportation system is woefully inadequate for the population of the city; if you’re going there, you’ll need a car for sure.

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