Murder In America, basically a black on black thing.

We need to be sure we don't import it.

http://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/gun-deaths-by-country
SteeleRedux,
Re your argument of the situation in Switzerland & Europe in general, the graph doesn't show how many of the perpetrators are in fact Swiss or European !

Oh dear Oh dear PAUL1405...

You claim I can't upset you? Then why not ignore me? Clearly, I do get under your skin.

Now I'm the school yard bully because I was a boxer ? Or do you think it's possible I became a boxer because I was bullied in the school yard? Only a thought you understand. Yes I agree, Gough WHITLAM come to power, and saved many of you alleged C O's. from a 28 day break in 1 MCE, Holsworthy.

I knew a couple of Conscientious Objectors in the Army, who served with honour, in non-combatant roles, who marched proudly every ANZAC Day with their unit. And who in turn vocally opposed the war, and condemned in equal measure those who claimed to be C. Os.

There was a school teacher, (whose name escapes me) from memory, who was sent to 1 MCE at Holsworthy. And they had to let him out fearing he'd topple over with the stress of it all. Yup PAUL1405 you're in good company.

And you proudly protested against the war too? Did they strike a gong especially for you, to mark the extreme courage you demonstrated at the very front of the noisy protesters?

I dunno PAUL1405, now you've got DAVID F seemingly in your corner, probably the smartest individual on the site, but clearly hoodwinked by your protestations.

But despite what's all said and done - I know your kind. PAUL1405 It was you, and your communist wharfie mates, that orchestrated the interruption of the loading of the HMAS Japarit, laden with priceless personal letters, parcels, and gifts, for the troops in SV. from ever reaching some of them in time, as they'd been killed during the delay.

Oh yeah, DAVID F has sure picked a real gem to support, in you PAUL1405. Still, the other contributors herein, will at least know a little more of your character when you bore them all silly with your wit and your sewer effluence !

Dear Individual,

Your say:

"SteeleRedux,
Re your argument of the situation in Switzerland & Europe in general, the graph doesn't show how many of the perpetrators are in fact Swiss or European !"

I'm really not sure how to respond to this.

The graph shows gun related deaths in Switzerland for 2022 sit at 258, 4 less than Australia. But Switzerland has less than a third the population we do.

Turns out the Swiss are shooting themselves in the head at three and a half times the rate Australians are and the murder rate in both countries is tiny in comparison.

I would venture to say the vast majority of those committing the offence of suicide are either Swiss or European. What do you think?

From Indyvidual's link...

Interesting...

Gun-related violence occurs all around the world, including (to a lesser extent) countries in which guns are illegal. Gun deaths are considered an epidemic in the United States (which leads the world in civilian gun ownership) by many people, particularly those on the left side of the political spectrum.

Countries with the Highest Rates of Violent Gun Death (Homicides) per 100k residents in 2019

El Salvador — 36.78
Venezuela — 33.27
Guatemala — 29.06
Colombia — 26.36
Brazil — 21.93
Bahamas — 21.52
Honduras — 20.15
U.S. Virgin Islands — 19.40
Puerto Rico — 18.14
Mexico — 16.41

Gun violence in Latin America is exceptionally high, due in no small part to the prevalence of criminal gangs and a vibrant drug trafficking industry. The Inter-American Development Bank released a report highlighting several critical factors in Latin American cities that contribute to increased gun violence, including economic deprivation, residential instability, family disruption, absence from school, the population’s age structure, and alcohol consumption.

Gangs are much less of an issue in the United States- Many people understandably assume the high number of gun deaths in the U.S. is due to mass shootings, which receive frequent attention from the media. In truth, mass shootings account for only a small percentage of gun deaths in the United States. Rather, nearly two-thirds (63%) of gun deaths in the US in 2019 were suicides.

G'day STEELEREDUX...

I heard you say the 'offence of suicide'? I thought suicide had been decriminalised all around the Western World? It has been here for some years now. Once we'd take a potential suicide victim to one of the admission centres, in any of the large Psychiatric Hospitals here in Sydney, whereupon they were usually scheduled by two Doctors under the Mental Health Act.

Not a bad process really it gives the individual time to calm down, and receive some proper medication. I always feel sorry for many of these people. A case of 'There but through the grace of God go I'. I recall one poor bloke who complained to us in the car, when we were transporting him to one of these psych. centres. He said when you're physically ill, people will often go out of their way to help you. But when you suffer from a Psychiatric Illness it can't be seen, only the symptoms, and people are less caring.