[dllthomas]

For whatever it's worth: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentiona...

[jessaustin]

Interesting: USA is fifth-lowest in the Western Hemisphere. If nearly all of the Americas (and Africa!) are considered high, perhaps the colonial history plays a role? This wouldn't really be a factor you could blame on current political systems.

[ahomescu1]

I wonder how much it is due to the drug cartels and gangs.