[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

This is one of the most ludicrous assertions I've ever seen on ToTV.

You are approximately 20 times safer from "gun violence" in Europe, than you are in the USA. 20 times.

Among major countries, only Mexico, Venezuela & Brazil have a higher gun violence rate than the USA. Among "democratic countries", not one country has a gun violence rate in the same universe as the United States.

The data is all there for everyone to see.

There is one and only one reason, the USA lags behind the world in gun control and that's the NRA and their contribution to political parties and public discourse. Luckily for the USA, their influence (money) is in a free fall. Since the mid-2000's, their revenue is down almost 70% in real dollars. Membership is down even more.

Anyone or any group who asserts a 238 year old document, gives them the "right", is grasping at straws. Every single "right" granted by the US Constitution has been modified or diluted over the years, by a myriad of laws ... and rightfully so.

Common sense is taking over, although it might be a few years before the Kool-Aid drinkers accept that.

The 3 biggest myths in 21st Century USA, are: Guns make people safer, elections are rigged and "loud pipes save lives".

Sounds like someone would rather be living in that paradise known as Europe.

By the way, the lobbyist organization that has caused the most damage to our country is still going strong: The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

The ATLA has spent about $120 Million dollars lobbying since 2000 up through mid 2025.
There's a reason there are so many lawsuits, so many restrictions, and so many rich lawyers.

Just a moment...