Lots of questions there :) I would say all of the concerns in your second paragraph are thought provoking. My personal view is that this is acceptable collatera

Lots of questions there :) I would say all of the concerns in your second paragraph are thought provoking. My personal view is that this is acceptable collateral damage for our individual rights guaranteed in our constitution. I think the rights of the individual are more important than a slightly less violent society on average, because there is some personal agency to protect yourself and your family. Regarding your first point, according to my Mexican friend the solution is most definitely NOT to arm all Mexicans. I’m not sure what the solution is but I know if I ever live in Mexico I’m obtaining a gun for protection. Fun fact gun rights are enshrined in the Mexican constitution as a right of the people but surprise as government's tend to do they have taken that power away from the people. I don’t see how my logic is related to drunk drivers possibly killing me. I’m not paranoid about possibilities but check the LA news about how many homeless people break into people’s houses / stab people. If I lived in rural America I wouldn’t be worried but if you live in a rough neighborhood you have to be prepared because the cops aren’t going to come quick enough to save your life if needed.