Changes

Within the US gun control is still a hot politcal topic, providing sharply different views across the nation.  In many other development countries, particularly in Europe the issue is much more settled and a broad consensus has been formed.

Within the US gun control is still a hot political topic, providing sharply different views across the nation and affecting electoral results.  In many other development countries, particularly in Europe, the issue is much more settled and a broad consensus either for or against has been formed.