As an American I read that as, "we don't have to change, and anyone who suggests we might is in on some conspiracy." Head out of the sand, my friend. You are r

As an American I read that as, "we don't have to change, and anyone who suggests we might is in on some conspiracy." Head out of the sand, my friend. You are right that the death penalty is rare. Rare as in very few developed countries allow it. Regarding guns, please stop to ask why our friends and neighbors need to carry a killing device to feel themselves. The US has its problems, but it has corrected many of them over time. (vide: slavery) This occurred when citizenry was not content to leave things where they are and dismiss criticism.