You americans have an interesting legal system I must say. I always enjoy digging into a news story. Things can be sort of legal, in some places? Must be difficult if you travel over state lines for work or whatever, on a daily basis.
I spent a year in the US, but this was 23 years ago. I had a great time, absolutely amazing year, and I had no real trouble that I recall. My friend got held at gunpoint once, and a couple of lightly clad ladies tried to rip me off, but, meh
Lots of stuff happened actually. But what an adventure.