Gunman kills at least 3 at small Amish school

[Curiosity]

"per capita, Britain also has less cars..."


Of course, Britain's land expanse is considerably smaller than the vast expanse of the USA. Therefore, the railroad system is a lot more practical. Indeed, I understand it is among the world's best. Furthermore, because of that smaller expanse, bicycles and buses become even more practical than do autos.

I note that the Yanks answering this thread from all sides of the political spectrum have been very candid in their assessments of the violence sickness that pervades our society. It is very unusual for Yanks to be this candid about a character flaw in our Land but it's good to see that for once we are in accord.

Gopher

Really how many "Yanks" do you know personally? Perhaps your opinion about the 30 million people from all parts of the globe living in relative peace among themselves could be inaccurate?

The majority seem to handle their personal lives pretty well, successfully too - it is only the abnormal which is given attention and spread around for dissection.

There are two disturbing situations which need addressing immediately - that of child molestation - especially these days through the freedom of the internet - and mental health being unchallenged when people are rarely "locked up" and medicated into another zone. The treatments for mental illness have advanced well and actually return severe mentally impaired people into productive lives and even jobs. Many who suffer mental illness are extremely bright as well - and their gift of high intelligence and they are now being led back into the sunlight of living in relative peace.

And some of the happiest people I have ever met are the ones who suffer Downs Syndrome.