I’m American and recently traveled to England. I agree with all of this. I loved England and want to go back. I felt so much peace there. My only stress of the trip was when I returned to the US. The signs everywhere about not bringing your guns on the plane were shocking. It’s like I forgot how significant gun culture is here. But that’s part of our rugged individualism, too. Protect yourself, since no one else will. Thank you for writing such a thought provoking article.