Bitterness and jealousy over what exactly? Oh you mean a sport that most americans couldn't give a second (or first) thought to?
Apparently you have your panties in a knot. Although, if you had one, we wouldn't have heard the END OF IT on CNN and the rest of the US networks.
Guns prevent and deter crime and from what I understand your violent crime rate isn't much better per capita. Glass houses...
Lol - Here's a wakeup call for ya brainiac:
Gun Control
# Statistics on Gun Ownership 40% of all US homes have guns
# 81% of Americans say that gun control will be an important issue in determining which Congressional candidate to vote for.
# 91% of Americans say that there should be at least minor restrictions on gun ownership;
#57% of Americans say that there should be major restrictions or a ban.
-# Background Checks
# The "Gun-Show Loophole" means that there are no background checks when purchasing guns in a private transaction.
Canadians DO NOT have these issues to worry about!
Finally the big myth. The world hates U.S. Yep which is why illegal immigration is the top domestic issue. To say nothing of the millions of legal applicants and some literally even tragically dying (cubans) to try and make it into the country.
Your country sticks it's nose in everyone's business. Always have-always will! Two thirds of Russians and overwhelming majorities in 13 out of 15 countries regarded the conduct of the USA in Iraq as a greater threat to world peace that Iran's nuclear ambitions. The distinction formerly made between the American people and the Bush administration is also eroding. Majorities in only 7 of 14 countries had favorable views of Americans.
Health care? Danny Williams says hi.
America says hi!
"Some 47 million U.S. residents have no health insurance, and the numbers keep growing."
Wonderful stat!