Personally I think politicians should be very careful about quoting the experiences of other nations.

Despite the obvious similarities we do come from very different historic perspectives when it comes to our national identities and culture.

What works for one will not for another. As was said good luck trying to remove firearms from the US as we did in Australia. Different gun culture and different perspectives and priorities.

I am not saying we or any other culture is right or better its just what works (or we will put up with) for one will not for another.

Daryl I couldn't agree more ref the gangs thinning one another out. Natural selection at its best.

My two cents.

Sorry for dragging your post off topic