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Old 02-15-2018, 03:11 PM   #9767 (permalink)
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other developed countries have a middle class similar to ours

are Americans really that much more violent than Australians for instance

probably not, Australia cracked down hard on guns though
Is their middle class particularly happier than ours though? If we gave them guns would they shoot each other? At least the lower classes in this country shoot each other over money and influence. That at least offers a potential tangible gain.
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