The first in a series of articles by "Danica Bulic" on one expat's experience of moving to Chile, and what other Expats can expect to find in one of South America's most economically and politically stable countries. Part I of this article, Why Expats Should Consider A Move To Chile is dedicated to her reasons for leaving home, and her motives for relocating to Arica, Northern Chile

There was a time in America when someone with a dream, ambition, and talent could make great things happen. It was a time when the government was not involved in every aspect of their lives; a time when you could start a business with an idea and little or no money; a time in which family and friends held a premium on your time.

Those days are gone. The days where the elderly were cared for by the younger generations is gone. Dad coming home at the end of his work day to his wife and family for dinner is gone. Mom having the option to stay at home with her children and take care of both is gone.

The current United States is a country that is ruled by fear- and war-mongers. It is a place where precious little happens that the government, in some shape or form, is not involved. The government is in our business, schools, churches, and bedrooms.

If you receive too many packages in the mail--you go on a watch list. If you receive a wire transfer in excess of $3000.00--watch list. Nearly everything you do has the potential to land you on a watch list of one sort or another. You have no privacy.

I used to call people who held these types of beliefs weirdos, nuts, paranoids, and all sorts of other things. I now call them brethren.