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4.25% of the world's population live in the US.


Right, so the US incarceration rate is almost five times the global average.


Yes but the US is a safer place to live and conduct business than most of the world. And it has a population that’s far more diverse than any other country. Looking at this metric requires context. And it could be that these are great numbers for what you get in return.


The US is not particularly safe. Various indices put it well below other countries -- in the top half, for sure, but it's hardly a safe place.

You'll have to supply evidence that the US is safe, as that's not self evident.




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