I can understand many Americans being resentful about whats being said about them here. We presumably all know Americans who are good decent people , who try to bring their kids up to be well behaved , kindly and civil to all the people they encounter.

However, much of what is being said, is being said in genuine bewilderment and compassion. Many years ago when I first heard about the problem you are having as a result of your gun laws, it struck me that the number of people who die in America in gun related incidents was about 23 thousand. It was as if the entire population of the town I was born in (Boston, Lincolnshire) every man , woman child were shot to death.

Presumably things have got worse since then. I've heard all the arguments - all about vested interests, the gun lobby, the NRA, etc.

All I can say is - you must realise its not good enough. You should have done SOMETHING. Capital punishment doesn't seem to add anything. You've got the money. Show a bit of real determination. Sort it out.