Why Should I move to your country? (what the heck: or U.S. State, other than California. Worth a shot.)

I plan on retiring sooner or later and have given a bit of thought to moving away from the United States. I love my country and serve her still, but I need something that fits my needs.

I am not turned on by socialist-democracy governments, but I will consider one if the reasons are there.

I have thought quite a bit about New Zealand. My Sister-in-law lived there for about a year on study and she ranted and raved about it. I even contacted the NZ Army to find out about joining them as a career officer. I love the Climate, the cost of living, and the diversity of ecosystems. I also like that there are no illegal immigrants and their *appears* to be little social strife. I don't know much about the government and am pretty much ignorant to social politics.

Aside from NZ, I am pretty much open to many westernized countries.

A few that are certainly out:
Anywhere that it gets well below freezing on a regular basis for long periods.

Now that I think about it... A lot is out.

Here's what I want: Freedom of religion, of the press, of speech, to organize publicly, the basic bill of rights but I dont care so much about gun ownership. Also, temperate climate, as cold as maybe England/Ireland and as no hotter than 125 degrees F. (It gets to be 110 where I am now and I have no problem with that). I would also like my American dollar to go pretty far. I'll be on an American pension from my line of work, so I want the most bang for my buck. (who wouldn't, right?)

I think it also important to mention that I will adapt to the local culture, learn the local language, and adopt national pastimes instead of forcing my culture on you. I am also an educated producer and do not want government handouts.


So why should I move to your country?