I’m perplexed by those who argue that they need their weapons to prevent the government from “taking over” and enslaving the citizenry. Who really thinks that private citizens with guns—no matter how many—could ever prevent a modern-day government from controlling/subjugating its populace if it so desired (that might have worked in little 18th Century communities—but I doubt it)?
Yes, individual gun-wielders might be able to kill a couple of marauding storm troopers, but the government forces WOULD eventually prevail and take what they wanted. Doesn’t our best protection lie in good/humane government and good/humane laws that, in fostering tolerance and mutual respect, prevent storm-trooper regimes from arising in the first place?
The Second Amendment just doesn’t seem like a good law for the safety and general welfare of 21st Century Americans.
The Second Amendment just doesn’t seem like a good law for the safety and general welfare of 21st Century Americans.
