Jughead
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I tend to disagree in regards to Venezuela. Chavez was a dictator, and it appears that Maduro is following in his footsteps. If you openly oppose the government there, you'll face serious consequences. Many have gone missing.No, far from it. When I think of police state, Iran, Venezuela, and especially N.Korea come to mind.We do not live in a police state
Number of cops per 100,000 people
USA 256
Iran 80
I'm kidding around, I'm pretty sure North Korea is perfect an example of a police state as can be shown. I'm not so sure about Iran or Venuzela. Iran is certainly authoritarian but it's open to tourists, people are friendly and on the whole happy and whilct the governemnt is stupid, corrupt and run by morons the incidents of actual police opression on the people are a lot more limited than the press would have you believe. Venuzela on the other hand is a democratically governed and free country with the lowest gas prices of anywhere in the world.
Venezuela: Several shot dead in anti-government street protests
At least three people have been shot dead during anti-government protests in Venezuela.
Both sides are blaming each other for the killings while social media reports allege government backed armed groups were responsible.
The protesters are angry with President Nicolas Maduros failure to control inflation, crime and a lack of opportunities for the countrys young.
The marches took place on Venezuelas National Youth Day.
One protester explained why he was there: Venezuela is waking up, weve had enough of so much insecurity and repression on the part of the states public authorities and we are tired and showing it.
Venezuela: Several shot dead in anti-government street protests | euronews, world news