But if you zoom in further than just nation vs. nation -- either to region vs. region or state vs. province -- and continue looking at the relative homicide rates by firearms, you realize that ALL of U.S.A. is not worse than ALL of Canada. Are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba's rates significantly different than Idaho, Montana and North Dakota's? No. Maybe there's a reason for that.
As messed up as America is in many ways, I don't think it's very worthwhile to paint every U.S. citizen (or even politician) with the same brush. Focusing in on the areas of biggest concern and understanding those causes is likely to result in more progress.
Yes, poorly legislated and/or executed gun control is a factor. But I suggest there are many others, some of which are specific to regions and demographics.
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