I think part of the nuclear equation is there is a bit more rationality involved. It's not a couple hot-headed gangbangers or drunk rednecks shooting it out. It

I think part of the nuclear equation is there is a bit more rationality involved. It's not a couple hot-headed gangbangers or drunk rednecks shooting it out. It's heads of state, generals, etc. At first glance that comparison might seem relevant but the situations are so vastly different I don't think it holds much water. As an aside, on the topic of American violence itself, I recall reading a study a while back that America has always had much higher levels of violence than European nations, but I cannot seem to find it now. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about?