> used to be

People in America used to pay for healthcare out of pocket, instead of relying on insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.

> where the Epstein class is protected

Epstein died in jail.

> The value is no longer here

Rosie O'Donnell didn't stay in Ireland very long.

> I am strongly considering leaving.

Fortunately, you live in a country where nobody is going to stop you from leaving.