We understand that in an open and democratic and free society, you cannot make yourself impenetrable, especially when there are more guns than there are people in the United States today.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The pervasiveness of guns in our society is destroying America.
There are too many guns in the hands of people that shouldn't have guns. There is too much gun violence in America.
Guns are part of the American psyche, aren't they? This is collateral damage for having a Wild West mentality. It's intrinsic to the American psyche. It's never going to change.
That guns do more than protect us from criminals; more importantly, they protect us from the ongoing threat of government.
It's time that Americans dealt seriously with guns, getting in place strong and appropriate measures - there is no excuse for anything but the strictest controls.
Guns are part of the American identity.
I'm saying, let's learn to reacquire a respect for the power of guns. This culture is so indifferent and disrespectful of guns that we should be terrified.
I truly believe that firearms in the hands of law abiding citizen's makes our families and our communities more safe, not less safe.
I have always been fascinated with guns. I grew up in America, so, granted, it is part of our heritage, and it is written into the laws of how this country is run.
Guns can turn you into an insider even if you're an outsider by nature, recruiting you into a loose fraternity of people who feel embattled and defensive and are primally eager to win allies.