Guns and Violence in America [View all]

[GRACIEBIRD]

Hi All,

My perspective is that of an American, born in Germany... living in France with 10+ years living in the US.

First I'd like to reiterate that the rest of the world is stunned and shocked by our/your gun fetish, availability and proliferation of guns.

But more importantly... there's something WRONG with our/your CULTURE. Guns or no guns, the VIOLENT CULTURE in the US is unprecedented in the civilized world. I've seen the reactions to one another at bars and clubs, at sporting events and at concerts and even on the streets. In Munich a man will apologize for dropping a cup of coffee on the sidewalk and use his handkerchief to blot up the liquid. In Los Angeles a man will relieve himself on the street.

One does NOT see violence in ever day life in Europe. If taking guns calms your violence then please do but I think the violence goes beyond your guns.

Thoughts?

OOPSSS I have been informed that you don't like talk of guns here so it's ok to delete or move this statement. thanks and sorry