GTA V: 10 Unfortunate Consequences Of Living In Los Santos
10. The Endless, Crushing Misery Of A Perfect Healthcare System
On the face of it, Los Santos might seem a terrible place to live theres rising crime rates, a corrupt police force and an incompetent government. But whichever way you slice it, these cons are massively outweighed by what looks on the surface to be a huge pro. Namely, it takes a lot to kill a Los Santonian(?). Dont get me wrong, its not hard to incapacitate them. Anything from a gun-blast to an errant drive on the pavement can put one out for the count. But then a paramedic will just turn up, and seemingly tickle them back to life again. Its honestly a medical marvel, completely eschewing medical technology for all-saving hands. But think about it from the other side of the coin in a world where you physically cant die, everyones psyche is going to take one hell of a beating. Knowing that theres going to be a paramedic crew ready to scrape you off the pavement next time you tumble parachute-less from a plane is one hell of a troubling thought, and could potentially lead to the biggest existential nightmare since Groundhog Day. Except this time, its city-wide. Outside of lobotomies and decapitations, its really hard to put your quarry in the ground for good. Its no wonder so many of the citys denizens turn to crime in a world lacking the finality of death or the existence of an effective prison system, theres literally nothing to deter even the most ardent pacifist from picking up a man-sized turret and wading into the nihilistic slaughter.
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