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And you're saying that because Americans want to defend themselves from the government, that's why Americans kill each other so much? I don't see "Swiss trust t
by floren 6y ago
And you're saying that because Americans want to defend themselves from the government, that's why Americans kill each other so much? I don't see "Swiss trust their government" as a solid reason for their lower murder rate.
- vmception 6y agoIt's not the complete story, I'm not going to write a dissertation here. Just was aiming to show one stark contrast to show how broad the gun ownership reasoning can be, outside of American reasons.
- sandworm101 6y agoThe defense against government makes guns commonplace, availible for use in other types of violence. The link is more practical than ideological.
- floren 6y agoBut this is all in the context of Switzerland, where guns are also commonplace and therefore available for use in other types of violence.
- sandworm101 6y agoSwiss guns stay at home as items for use in extrodinary circumstances. US culture sees guns as personal defense items to be carried during daily activities. So, in practice, they are much more availible for use.