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  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

#3244​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Milei's administration has authorized semi-automatic rifles for civilians again (reversing a ban) and streamlined the "Legitimate User" (CLU) process.

  Benjamin Davies criticized idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

#3244​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Argentina is not a tax haven. Becoming a tax resident (living >12 months) triggers a Global Income Tax (Progressive up to 35%), and a Personal Assets Tax (Wealth Tax) on worldwide assets.

  Benjamin Davies criticized idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

#3244​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Argentina has mandatory schooling laws, but the constitution guarantees the "right to teach." There is no specific law explicitly banning homeschooling, nor one regulating it. It exists in a "tolerance" void. Milei's "Omnibus Law" proposed explicit legalisation, but the situation remains administratively "don't ask, don't tell."

  Benjamin Davies criticized idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

#3244​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Possible arsenic and other contaminants in water.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

#3244​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

~900m – 1,700m altitude.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

#3244​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Mendoza sits in a "rain shadow" and receives ~300+ days of sun annually.

  Benjamin Davies posted idea #3244.

A place to live: Mendoza, Argentina

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3216.

A place to live: Prescott, Arizona

#3216​·​Benjamin DaviesOP revised 10 months ago

Prescott Valley consistently ranks as one of the safest regions in the Southwest. It retains a "small town" conservative culture where community policing is effective and property crime is low compared to national averages.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3216.

A place to live: Prescott, Arizona

#3216​·​Benjamin DaviesOP revised 10 months ago

Arizona is the world leader in educational freedom. The "Empowerment Scholarship Account" (ESA) system not only allows unschooling/homeschooling with minimal regulation but provides state funding (~$7,000/year) to parents to pay for it.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3216.

A place to live: Prescott, Arizona

#3216​·​Benjamin DaviesOP revised 10 months ago

Summer highs hover around 30°C, winters are cool but sunny.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3216.

A place to live: Prescott, Arizona

#3216​·​Benjamin DaviesOP revised 10 months ago

Arizona is a premier beef producer. Raw milk is legal for retail sale (with state license) and herd shares are expressly permitted by statute. Proximity to Mexico (Nogales port) ensures a steady flow of tropical fruits (papaya, mango) alongside California produce.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3216.

A place to live: Prescott, Arizona

#3216​·​Benjamin DaviesOP revised 10 months ago

~1,630m altitude.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3216.

A place to live: Prescott, Arizona

#3216​·​Benjamin DaviesOP revised 10 months ago

277 sunny days per year.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

~20 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Renown Regional Medical Center (Trauma Level 2).

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

High Trust Enclave. Galena Forest is a wealthy, low-density residential zone. Violent crime is statistically negligible. It operates as a de facto "gated community" due to its geography and demographics.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

The US First Amendment provides the strongest speech protections globally, specifically protecting "hate speech" that is criminalized in the UK, NZ, and Canada.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Nevada is a "Stand Your Ground" and "Castle Doctrine" state. Concealed carry permits are "Shall Issue" (the sheriff cannot arbitrarily deny you), and open carry is legal without a permit.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

No requirement for annual standardised testing, no portfolio reviews, and no teacher qualifications.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

High-end grocers like Whole Foods nearby.

  Benjamin Davies criticized idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Water is chlorinated.

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

300+ days of sun per year!

  Benjamin Davies commented on idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

1,700m elevation is nice.

  Benjamin Davies criticized idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing.

  Benjamin Davies criticized idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

#3226​·​Benjamin DaviesOP, 10 months ago

While Nevada offers 0% State Income Tax, residents still pay Federal Income Tax. The United States enforces Citizenship-Based Taxation (CBT). You are subject to federal tax on worldwide income and invasive reporting (FATCA), regardless of residency.

  Benjamin Davies posted idea #3226.

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada