All countries have interlocking strengths and weaknesses, and all have flaws. But on balance, our flaws are a lot smaller than the rest of the world.
I am happy to see we agree that (All countries have interlocking strengths and weaknesses, and all have flaws). That was my point.
My example of crime rates is that this country does not prevent crime but is a playground for those who commit them. Would stricter laws prevent crime? Possibly.
I'm glad we can agree! I also think that -- balancing our strenghts and weaknesses and looking at other countries in the world -- this country is clearly and by far the best. Do we have agreement on that point also?
(You seem very bothered by our crime rate in this country. I'm sorry if you've been on the receiving end of a bad crime, or if you know someone who has. It's my understanding that our rates of most crimes are the same or lower than most the rest of the world. Is that your impression also? My prescription for lower crime is for more of the same things that made this country great in the first place, like more limited government and more individual freedom -- not more draconian laws and a bigger government. I'd support more concealed carry rights, for example, so people can take better care of themselves, before I'd argue for bigger and harsher government punishments.)