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If you count gun violence only, that may be true. That is to say we use civil methods to attack one another. In Asia, if bare fists and feet aren't enough (mo
by AmIFirstToThink 9y ago
If you count gun violence only, that may be true.
That is to say we use civil methods to attack one another.
In Asia, if bare fists and feet aren't enough (most of the time they are) then stones, sticks, ropes, iron rods, dull knives, acid or kerosene serve the purpose. Criminals don't really need to carry guns, because government ensures that citizenry is disarmed.
I think a granny with stick and a goon with stick, stick is not much of an equalizer.
Granny with gun? now she stands a chance, if she wants to take it.
US killed their goons in the streets, posse, sheriffs, bounty hunters, armed shop keepers, business owners and homeowners. West developed that way and I sincerely think is better because of it. Goon cultures in most of Asia would be suffocating to bear for most US westerners. Trust me you don't want it here.
- jaredklewis 9y agoNo, it is not just by gun violence. Regardless of method, other developed countries have a far low rate of intentional homicide than the US. Of course many countries, like Russia or Brazil have a much worse rates of intentional homicide than the US. But when compared to other developed countries like Japan, Germany, France and so on, the US is much higher. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intention...
- AmIFirstToThink 9y agoJapan and Germany are far more homogeneous societies. Not same number of conflicts or cultural pressures as USA. France may be little more tolerant of abuse than us. I would rather have a violent confrontation than long term abuse.