Musashi_kenshin
Well-Known Member
That's because the Netherlands voluntarily joined the EEA and EU. The rules apply to everyone the same - if you don't like being in the EU, you can elect a government that will leave.Where are these "democratic" countries? I know mine (the Netherlands) certainly isn't one of them. Our rules are made in Brussels by people we don't elect, and when we do get asked the answer gets ignored if it displeases our "betters"!
The Netherlands is a democratic country, but that doesn't mean minorities can insist on policy changes. Having functioning government means that sometimes people like yourself have to accept you don't get your way. Even then you still have rights Russians don't. You can form political parties or join ones in opposition to the Dutch government. You can protest or criticise the government without worrying about being arrested and thrown in jail.
In short, I'm not sure you appreciate the freedoms you have because you're so used to them.