In terms of political stability, Europe has a far worse track record than the US, and recently, too — running right up to the 2000s. The rise and fall of the S

In terms of political stability, Europe has a far worse track record than the US, and recently, too — running right up to the 2000s. The rise and fall of the Soviet bloc, Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, Franco’s Spain, and even The Troubles in Northern Ireland — just to name a few! The majority of the past 75 years in Europe have seen serious, violent, and oppressive political turmoil. I don’t see how you can possibly take the position that Europe is more stable than the US, much less that Europe has a track record of stability sufficient to justify handing authority over speech and free association to the government without any concern for future abuse.