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Originally Posted by Slavetoebony
Switzerland hasn't been invaded for 800 years. This is unique for war-torn Europe. Even during WW2 they managed to keep the Nazis and allies from violating their territory. Why? Because unlike other countries in Europe, the Swiss did not give up their right to be armed.
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Actually Switzerland's territory wasn't violated because Switzerland was a neutral country and no other country wanted to violate that neutrality. It might also be noted that the allies did in a way violate Switzerland's territory. The allies sent a stream of bombers over Switzerland enroute to bomb the monstery at Monte Cassino.
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Originally Posted by Slavetoebony
In modern-day Switzerland, criminals don't dare to attack people because they know their opponents are armed. Compare this to neighbouring Germany. A country of very similar culture with exactly the same mix of natives and immigrants. The only difference is that Germany enforces gun control, and the crime rate, including armed robbery, murder and rape is spiraling out of control. Guns make a safer society, that's a fact.
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One of the main reasons that there are weapons in Swiss homes is because the army is made up mostly of conscripts. These conscripts remain in the army even after their compulsory service in uniform ends and because they are still in the army they are required to keep their personal weapon at home.