> several large nations including China, Iran and the United States maintain it. While reducing government violence is a valid goal in itself, I can't help thi

> several large nations including China, Iran and the United States maintain it. While reducing government violence is a valid goal in itself, I can't help thinking that Macron is at least partially motivated by the opportunity to draw a distinction between "civilised" nations (like his own) and "barbaric" ones, which he's insinuating includes the US.