Originally posted by Swine

Ways in which (west-/north-)Europe is superior to the US:
- healthcare
- equality
- gay rights
- culture (including music, art and history)
- religion (religion is way less common, which is a positive)
- education
- technology
- sports
- green innovation
- green energy
- freedom of oneself
- freedom of press
- safety

Ways in which the US is superior to West-/North-Europe:
- pop culture (Hollywood)
- capitalism
- natural resources
- economy
- more variety in race
- ???