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.

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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 crazy 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 announced this possibility,” said the author. — 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 - the “X” marking is proposed to indicate an indeterminate 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, a 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 relationships. “That is, they have jointly acquired property, can inherit it, adopt children and visit each other in intensive care as close relatives,” the author clarified. “I list these points for those who do not understand the motives for the fight for the legalization of same-sex marriage and offer people non-traditional orientation “sit quietly and keep a low profile.”

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