7 Most Progressive Countries in the World
| October 8, 2015
Switzerland
There’s a reason why people who don’t want to get involved in an argument put up their hands and say, “I’m Switzerland.” This peace-loving nation has long been known for shunning armed conflict and hasn’t been involved in a war since 1815. Yet at the same time, Switzerland has the 4th highest gun ownership rate in the world but still boasts the 11th lowest homicide rate. In addition to loving peace and guns, Switzerland has also decriminalized marijuana and has a famously free economic market – making it a Libertarian’s dream.>
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