Why do you think America stands out so much compared to other nations that are similar economically when it comes to guns and gun violence? What is unique about America, its history, and its people that has led to us having the highest rates of gun violence in the developed world? What reasons do you commonly hear cited by friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. for why we should have unfettered access to these deadly weapons despite the lived reality of thousands of unnecessary deaths a year?