[Thunder 6]

One thing that always struck me was how much more respect German police got from citizens compared to their counterparts in America. Don’t think it was just the fact they carried MP-5’s though... ;)

Regards,

[bdfromlv]

When I was in Nuremberg in the 70’s, an American that was fluent in German used the familiar term (du bis) you are in stead of the respectful (sie) you tense while talking to a polizei and he sued her for disrespect and won 900 marks for the statement. They don't allow any disrespect for the law.

[ivyleaguebrat]

I’ve always thought germanic people, including scandinavians, have a far less compromising view of the law. If it’s illegal, you don’t do it. There are no other considerations.

I once saw an American trying to convince a Norwegian to smoke pot... Like arguing with a brick wall.