20 not so good catagories that the U.S. leads the world in...

"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" (Disraeli)

The main problem with what you have cited is that it is not on a per capita basis. The US has a big population so is boind to have **more** of XYZ than other smaller countries.

For example... The US may have over 700,000 police officers, but on a per capita basis the US has far fewer police officers (at c. 230) per 100,000 than Russia (c. 980); Italy (550) and France (c. 370). In fact, the US has a relatively low number of police officers for the population, which may be part of the problem.

You could draw this comparision for almost everything you have cited - and if I get the time I may do just that.

One thing though... Some of your figures seem wrong. According to the OECD (I think) the UK has half the TV viewing figures than the US. The country behind the US is Turkey. If you could cite the sources then we could all have a look!

So in summary. Some debatable points and really poor use of statistics.

Regards

reply to post by Soldier of God


:lol : THAT'S THE PUNCHLINE
but seriously... that's not really a thing to be proud of... maybe if your a pervert then you could be proud of the porn part but about everything else...... no, and your also tied with the UK for one


I also have something to add to your list... Most guns. 4/5 houses in the USA have atleast 1 gun SOMEWHERE on the property, whether it be past owners or someone ditching a gun before the house was built or the present owner's guns.

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i agree with all except one, johanisberg has 50 murders a day, it has the highest crime rate in the world, i know its not a ountry but south africa put together just beats the usa

Originally posted by Stayundertheradar
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i agree with all except one, johanisberg has 50 murders a day, it has the highest crime rate in the world, i know its not a ountry but south africa put together just beats the usa

But that is exactly why these stats are all wrong and are comparing apples to oranges. They inserted the word "reported" in front of murders in order to make the stat they wanted to work. Many countries beat the US in murders, but they are unreported so they don't fit into the numbers. Mexico for example.