Hi Maverick, From these lines in your post: "the U.S. has a unique problem with the gun issue. It seems more likely that your nation will erupt in some kind of civil war, than that fascists will take over. I wonder if the "quilt" that Paul speaks of in his comment isn't being fabricated using squares of mass shootings, interspersed throughout your country's many states?" you seem to be indicating you are not from the United States yourself. Please don't misread my inquiry as criticism; I am more than happy to have the insights of non-American commentators and observers, but may I ask where you are from? Wherever that may be, welcome to the conversation.