If it has nothing to do with it, why do you cringe behind a fake name?

If it has nothing to do with it, why do you cringe behind a fake name?

For reals though, I think seeing what has happened in Libya, Syria, etc…Even if it hasn't yet, and may not end in a positive way from our POV, it does go to show that a oppressed people with small arms do have much more power than you seem to want to recognize.

I have a lot of faith in how our government works. It seems to swing from one extreme to the other, which in my eyes kinda creates a chaotic balance, but I don't trust that it will always be that way.

Although I'm not a owner of firearms, shy from violence, and fully support peaceful resolutions, I have seen throughout many examples in world history, even from governments the citizens viewed as just as stable as we view ours, peaceful protests and attempted peaceful resolutions pushed to violence by governments, at the peak up oppression, and although I don't feel we're anywhere near that point, I am a firm believer in being prepared because the unexpected DOES happen from time to time. I am glad that others are armed, and I strongly believe in that right.

Power is a very strong influence that will push people to go to extreme measures to acquire. Our government is relatively new, and acquiring power sometimes is a slow, but calculated process.

I might have a different opinion, if I haven't witnessed such a large portion of the voting public swayed by bright lights and screaming, emotional commentators, without even attempting to fact check, or balance their information load. That's what worries me more than anything! I wouldn't worry so much if most of that screaming media that people expose themselves to wasn't owned by so few outlets, or the fact that most of those people don't even realize that. I recognize that a lot of the people in support of gun rights hold totally opposite views as I do on many issues, but if it's a true oppression, all these little issues that keep us divided now, will be put on the back burner for freedom.

I believe our founders were very smart in how they setup our representative government, but with enough time, and motivation, anything can be corrupted, and despite the fact that yes, the powers that be could wipe everyone out in a instant, that's as unrealistic to me as small arms holding back a government is to you, as you need a population for power. I concur though nothings out of the realm of possibilities, which is why I think this issue is a important one.

For reals though, I think seeing what has happened in Libya, Syria, etc…Even if it hasn't yet, and may not end in a positive way from our POV, it does go to show that a oppressed people with small arms do have much more power than you seem to want to recognize.

I have a lot of faith in how our government works. It seems to swing from one extreme to the other, which in my eyes kinda creates a chaotic balance, but I don't trust that it will always be that way.

Although I'm not a owner of firearms, shy from violence, and fully support peaceful resolutions, I have seen throughout many examples in world history, even from governments the citizens viewed as just as stable as we view ours, peaceful protests and attempted peaceful resolutions pushed to violence by governments, at the peak up oppression, and although I don't feel we're anywhere near that point, I am a firm believer in being prepared because the unexpected DOES happen from time to time. I am glad that others are armed, and I strongly believe in that right.

Power is a very strong influence that will push people to go to extreme measures to acquire. Our government is relatively new, and acquiring power sometimes is a slow, but calculated process.

I might have a different opinion, if I haven't witnessed such a large portion of the voting public swayed by bright lights and screaming, emotional commentators, without even attempting to fact check, or balance their information load. That's what worries me more than anything! I wouldn't worry so much if most of that screaming media that people expose themselves to wasn't owned by so few outlets, or the fact that most of those people don't even realize that. I recognize that a lot of the people in support of gun rights hold totally opposite views as I do on many issues, but if it's a true oppression, all these little issues that keep us divided now, will be put on the back burner for freedom.

I believe our founders were very smart in how they setup our representative government, but with enough time, and motivation, anything can be corrupted, and despite the fact that yes, the powers that be could wipe everyone out in a instant, that's as unrealistic to me as small arms holding back a government is to you, as you need a population for power. I concur though nothings out of the realm of possibilities, which is why I think this issue is a important one.

No. If the American social contract devolves into a state of chaos, what few bits of metal I can propel at high velocity are not going to do me any damn good.

Also, Phil D. Bowl is not a real name.

No. If the American social contract devolves into a state of chaos, what few bits of metal I can propel at high velocity are not going to do me any damn good.

Also, Phil D. Bowl is not a real name.

The uprisings against government all over the world recently, governments that had much more firepower than the people doesn't dissuade you from that argument at all?

You're using a example that hasn't had the need to go to that level at this point, or hasn't hand a need enough to. Seems to give people an advantage in places that have.

The uprisings against government all over the world recently, governments that had much more firepower than the people doesn't dissuade you from that argument at all?

You're using a example that hasn't had the need to go to that level at this point, or hasn't hand a need enough to. Seems to give people an advantage in places that have.