It sounds like the prevalence of gun violence in the US has been significantly overstated in whatever news you have been reading. Taking guns away from communities where violence is rare will not solve the problems with those in which violence is common.

As for US exceptionalism, you left out all the pent up emotional and cultural baggage held by some communities that makes them significantly more violent among themselves than the vast majority.

>There are no comparable states with a comparable history, demography, economy, and culture.

American exceptionalism refers to the primarily used meaning of exceptional as "unusually good." I never remotely said that.

America is different, not better. I'd also argue that you can't compare Germany to Spain. Does that mean I think Germany is better?

You also didn't answer my argument. Can you point to another country with comparable history, demography, economy, and culture that has passed a gun ban. Or should I just go ahead and hand over my gun, based on your unsupported fears?

> American exceptionalism refers to the primarily used meaning of exceptional as "unusually good."

I am aware. It's fun to use terms outside of their usual meanings sometimes.

I am not supporting a gun ban in the U.S. I'm asking what y'all wish to do about your crime rate.

>I'm asking what y'all wish to do about your crime rate.

End drug prohibition.

Would be a start!