Nearly every discussion about gun violence involves a comment from an anti about how Japanese society is so much better off because of the absence of guns. This is usually countered by a pro gunner with a comment about the Swiss and their manditory gun ownership policies. I would prefer to stay here in the US and use the example of the Amish. All or nearly all Amish own guns. Their kids learn to use them at an early age yet you never hear of an Amish shooting. Three factors set the Amish apart in my mind. 1) They keep their families,relatives and friends together and offer strong support to one another. 2) They are religious and their lives are structured around that faith. 3) They don't get exposed to television,movies,radio, etc. I don't believe that any one thing is responsible for the present state of our country but I think that we could learn a lot from the Amish.
[This message has been edited by ATTICUS (edited August 06, 1999).]
[This message has been edited by ATTICUS (edited August 06, 1999).]