This discussion is obviously futile. Buckns I am glad that you believe in your country's system of Govt. here we do not want the Govt telling us what to do. We do not want them encroaching on our freedoms, and we do not want them interfering with our lifestyle. It is unnatural and I have never seen it benefit anyone but the garbage of society.
I see the people that get Welfare and Govt assistance. That is wonderful that you want a Govt to take your money and spend it as it sees fit. To tell you what you can and can't have.
I do not and the Constitution in which this country is based does not. The Federal Govt was never supposed to have the power that you see today. Corruption is rampant in this country especially in Govt. I don't want to pay disability to Proffessional alcoholics, but I am forced to do so. I don't want to pay convicted Felons section 8, welfare, food stamps, etc, but I am forced to do so. The direction of this country is clear. Firearm sales are going up as are ammunition sales. Yes, I will protect my family when tyranny comes to my door. I may not win, but I will die a fighter and a free man.
I don't know why you are trying to impose your beliefs when they are fundamentally flawed. Do you have any idea on the percentage of lawful firearm owners that go on to commit crimes?! It according to a study in 2006 by the FBI of all firearm related crimes it is a fraction of a percent. Facts, not hype.
I find it disheartening that a grown man in these tumultuous times would not only agree, BUT PREACH the virtues of a Govt that controls everything.
It is our right as American citizens to revolt and overthrow oppressive and tyrannical Govt.
I am saddened by this debate. I make no secret that I have multiple firearms including an AR15 with armor piercing rounds. Rounds that would have easily penetrated the vest of this piece of shit. I have thousands of rounds of ammunition. I have ballistic vests, food stores, and nearly everything I will need when the time comes to protect my family from the monster our Federal Govt has become. You are entitled to your opinion just as every member of this board is.