Western Europe: Liberal. Not religious. Not a gun culture. More lenient justice system. Free access to healthcare for all (including mental health care). Crime rate very, very low.

U.S.A.: Conservative. Very Religious. Toughest laws and penalties in the civilized world. Gun culture where the NRA rules. More people in prison (per capita) than any other country in the world. The most gun violence in the first world (of like civilized nations). Getting healthcare (including mental health) is only for the rich. Millions of mentally ill on the streets.