School shooting in Ohio.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by finnbow

The (unnecessary) war we started in Iraq has caused more than 100,000 civilian deaths. We are the only First World nation in the list of the top 15 nations performing executions. I believe that we also lead First World nations in firearm deaths.

I'm not too comfortable sitting very high upon my high horse discussing how different societies value human life. I think we're probably the lowest in this regard among First World nations. We have kind of love/hate relationship with violence.

How about former and current superpowers Russia and China. Are they First World nations? I think we would compare favorably to those two in regard for life.

One area in which China seems to show disregard for life is the way in which it has allowed its industry to develop. The stories about the Apple subcontractors, the toxic waste and air pollution in and around Chinese mining, energy production and manufacturing operations is a daily threat to human life. It looks something like we would have here if we again allowed capitalism to run amok. (See Massey Energy Company)

Regards,

D-Ray