08-02-2012, 02:07 PM
We're sort of on the same page, just interpreting differently I think.
I think the right to bear arms prevents the government from overpowering its population. A subtle, but very important difference.
When looking at the Arab Spring examples... don't forget the American revolution started peacefully and without guns as well. But it certainly didn't end that way, and people being able to fight back against the powers that be before additional support arrived is eventually why the tide turned.
I think the evidence you're looking for likely resides in the history of America. Of course that is where the controversy is originating from as well... so it might take a bit to unpack perhaps.
Food for thought.
I think the right to bear arms prevents the government from overpowering its population. A subtle, but very important difference.
When looking at the Arab Spring examples... don't forget the American revolution started peacefully and without guns as well. But it certainly didn't end that way, and people being able to fight back against the powers that be before additional support arrived is eventually why the tide turned.
I think the evidence you're looking for likely resides in the history of America. Of course that is where the controversy is originating from as well... so it might take a bit to unpack perhaps.
Food for thought.