roblem. We are the leading country in the world for firearm deaths, however, we are by no means the leading gun-toting nation. If we are determined to conserve our confused right to bear arms, perhaps we can take a lesson from other countries. In stark contrast to our staggering 9,390 handgun deaths in 1996, Great Britain boasts only 30 homicides, and most surprisingly Japan had only 15. Countries with similar and even heightened overcrowding and poverty problems such as we face, seem to solve their quarrels without murdering eachother. It is up to each one of us to solve this problem. Hate is baggage. To coexist we must have a greater understanding and compassion for our fellow man. A new respect for life and individuality must be forged!We are not enemies, but friends.We must not be enemies.Though passion may have stained,It must not break our bonds of affection.The mystic chords of memory will swell,When touched again.As surely they will be-By the better angels of our nature.-Anonymous...
