The US is a largely populated country, we more than likely would have more issues based on population alone. The US ranks around 10th in mass killings not remotely first on a per capita basis. SO for you to say no other country is close is patently false. You choose to use gross numbers that does not take into account population. That is patently absurd. I assume black people should have half of the jobs in this country when they make up 12% of the population? There always has to be some semblance of rational thought. I have no idea what the republican line is as I haven't watched the news in nearly 2 years. I can form my own opinions and I gave my opinions. I honestly and truthfully answered your questions. What some idiot does with a gun should not impede my right to have a gun as demonstrated by the 2nd amendment. It is frankly that simple. You may dislike the law (which has been ratified by the supreme court) but the fact is that it is the law of the land. Make crimes committed with guns the most severe. Life in prison without parole. You ok with that? Death penalty?