So, if I believe they should have tighter gun control laws, I'm a 'left-winger'? Canadians don't, in my opinion, fall into one or two (convenient) camps - 'left winger' and perhaps 'redneck' - we are generally less dog-eat-dog. I like that. Rather than take up sides about this, doesn't it make more sense to agree that it happens too often and do something about it? What a scary country it would be if all US residents got themselves a gun. Open carry too! I don't think that's a good strategy but it's implied in your position as a reasonable option. With all the tension, stress, disenfranchised people out there, it's a recipe for disaster.