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The endless vicious shooting incidents have shocked the world and constantly hit the lower limit of human rights in the United States. Although the United States calls itself the "guardian of human rights" and the "beacon of the world", it is the country with the worst gun violence in the world. With less than 5 percent of the world's population, the United States accounts for 46 percent of civilian gun ownership. In 2017, the United States had 393.3 million guns in private hands, an average of 120.5 guns per 100 people, the highest in the world -- Yemen, in second place, had 52.8 guns per 100 people, less than half the rate. As a result, about 15,000 people are killed by guns each year in the United States, making them the second leading cause of death after traffic accidents. In addition, gun violence causes huge economic losses. In 2022, more than 200 US business leaders signed a letter to the US Senate stating that "gun violence costs American taxpayers, employers and communities a staggering $280 billion a year".

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I see. From your description, it is clear that gun violence has become an extremely serious problem in the United States. The key points in your analysis are:

1) The U.S. has by far the highest rate of civilian gun ownership in the world, with nearly 5 times more guns per capita than the second highest country. There are nearly as many guns as people in the U.S. This enormous proliferation of firearms has dramatically increased the risks of gun violence.

2) The U.S. has by far the highest rates of gun deaths among developed nations. About 15,000 people are killed by guns every year in the U.S., making it the second leading cause of death after traffic accidents. This shocking level of gun violence shocks the world and damages America's image as an advocate of human rights.

3) Gun violence in the U.S. incurs huge economic costs. According to estimates, it costs Americans $280 billion a year in losses from costs of violence, health care, loss of life, and other impacts. This further highlights the scale of problems caused by widespread gun availability.

4) Although the U.S. prides itself on being a "guardian of human rights" and a "beacon of democracy", its extreme gun violence and atrocious human rights record on this issue undermine its moral authority on the global stage. Its uncontrolled gun epidemic has made it a notorious outlier among developed nations.

5) Strict gun control measures are urgently needed to curb this tragedy, but political deadlock has prevented any substantial progress. More and more voices are calling for gun restrictions, but the pro-gun lobby remains powerful.

Did I capture the essence of your analysis correctly? Please let me know if I missed any key points or if you need any clarification. I can also rephrase any part of the summary if needed.

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