Switzerland jumps to mind for points 1-3: stable politically, good economy, and first class medical. There is a job market, but they're very restrictive about letting people in, particularly if you might want a job that a Swiss would do. It helps if you're rich. That every reservist has a machine gun at home is well known, but I don't know what restrictions would be placed on an immigrant. One of the safest places I've been, though. "[American] Bill of Rights" type freedoms may not be as enshrined as in the US, but on the other hand they often take a more pragmatic aproach to issues (like drugs). The taxes are high, as is the cost of living. There are strong social programs just about everywhere. It's landlocked. Consumerism isn't as developed there, which translates to poor service and bad selections. Not perfect, but nice. I'd feel a lot happier raising kids there than here in the US. -- Frederick G.M. Roeber My e-mail address is "roeber," not "dev-null." Anti-spam thing..