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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, there are mentally ill people in other countries.  But they are cared for in institutions not roaming free.   Johnson’s great society programs have led us to where we are today.

It is very hard to get someone with mental issues help unless the volunteer to seek it or until they have committed a violent crime.  [/quote]

I’m sorry, now you are saying the Great Society is why we have dramatically higher rates of gun deaths than Europe!!?

Do you know how crazy that sounds?[/quote]

The reason for higher gun deaths in the US vs Europe is varied and not tied to availability of guns.

Let’s take the Swiss every male between 18-60 must have a gun and be proficient  in its use.  Few incidents of gun violence because the nation has a common ethos and take care of any mentally ill individuals.  On average they are also better educated than Americans.

Gun-ownership in certain other countries is restricted as a result of WW 2.   Again by and large European’s are better educated take care of their mentally ill citizens and have a common national identity.  This of course will result in the collapse of the EU.

But to sum up why less gun deaths in Europe.   Post WW 2 restriction, better education across the citizenry.   Common ethos which supports appropriate care for the mentally ill.

American on the other hand has lost its common ethos, has seen the public education system collapse in big cities and is now seeing it across the country.

America has become a tribal nation, with many of the tribes being unfamiliar with civilization.  
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