I never said that we were more civilized; I just stated the differences in gun control... But I also love how citizens from other country bring up the Australian History regarding criminal colonies... It's funny how a Country that is a little over 200 yrs old has become one of the most developed and safest nations in the world. Also I might bring up the fact that for a nation of 21 Million we can find enough athletes to contend with Nations like China, Japan, India and the USA, all of whose populations swap us in numbers, at the past couple of Olympics Games and usually place 3rd or 4th ... Not bad for a whole bunch of crims in shackles...