5 things that are allowed in New York, but prohibited in post-Soviet countries

There are things that are permitted in New York, but hardly ever will be allowed in most post-Soviet countries. More about them said the author of the channel “50 shades of New York” on the site Yandex Zen.

The authorities of New York are doing everything possible to make residents of the Big Apple feel complete freedom of expression. It is not in vain that the famous Statue of Liberty was established in this metropolis - a symbol of freedom and democracy.

“People who would be considered freaks and city lunatics in any other place feel great in New York and do not face public condemnation,” the author writes.

At the same time, in this metropolis there is a set of strict rules, for non-compliance with which you can get a fine or even a subpoena. But such things as the ability to choose whom to love or what clothes to choose, no one can impose on you.

Here is a list of things that New Yorkers are allowed to do, but are unlikely to ever be allowed in Moscow.

1. Ability to choose a gender for your ID (ID)

“I first learned about this in a subway car - a strange-looking man smiled at me from an advertising sticker with a mysterious gender-neutral smile, and the inscription indicated such a possibility,” the author said. - It turned out that any New Yorker really has the right to choose any gender he likes, and he does not need to be limited to male and female at all - marking "X" is proposed to denote an indefinite gender.

In addition, New Yorkers born have the right to change their gender on their birth certificates. To do this, they do not even need to get the permission of doctors.

2. Opportunity to walk topless

Photographer and feminist Holly Van Wast was repeatedly detained by the police during her topless walks. In 2013, she appealed to the State Supreme Court and won the case. Now, all New Yorkers are officially allowed to walk bare-chested, and the previous ban was recognized as gender-based discrimination.

3. Legalize same-sex relationships

In New York, the homophobe will have a hard time, the author assures. And all because here representatives of sexual minorities have the right to the legal status of their relations. “That is, they have jointly acquired property, they can inherit it, adopt children and visit each other in intensive care as close relatives,” the author clarified. non-traditional orientation "sit quietly and not stick out."

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4. Live outside

New York has a huge number of people living on the street. Despite various programs and generous support from benefactors, many people consciously choose this way of life. And it all started since the time when compulsory psychiatric treatment was banned in America, and many patients left hospitals and settled on the streets - on legal rights. “Here it is - the other side of freedom,” the author writes.

5. Use marijuana

Starting in the summer of 2019, the Big Apple has officially decriminalized the possession and use of marijuana for personal purposes. Police on the streets now often don't even issue fines for using marijuana, although distribution is still punishable.

Thus, New York became the 16th state, legalizing the right of individuals to consume and store, while in 11 states there has already been full legalization.

If we talk about other states, then in California, for example, mass production of grass and trade in public places is allowed. “Yesterday's bandits today pay high taxes to the treasury,” the author noted. "But for me it is all strange and wild."

“You need to understand that New York is a special city, progressive to the grotesque. This is not just a place of residence for 8 million people - it is a showcase of American freedoms, a battlefield for minority rights, a flagship city, a manifesto city, ”the author said.

At the same time, there are really conservative states in America, whose inhabitants demand a ban on abortion and go around if some Mrs. Smith wore too open a dress for Sunday service.

Therefore, those who decide to move to New York should carefully weigh the pros and cons. And if you are embarrassed by the view of a naked female breast on the street or by the homeless people sleeping in the subway, then probably you should choose a different place on the planet for life.