Arm up is half the solution. Terminating with extreme prejudice those who'd harm us, our families, our country is the other half.
To achieve the second half, one must be in good practice with their weapons, spend the time on the range necessary, how how to maintain their weapons AND know when it's appropriate to use them.
I would disagree vehemently with your statement that fighting back means killing off who we "used to be". We are in fact, PROTECTING WHO WE ARE.
My own opinion of course, while respecting yours.
Ping. See above.
Well said.
Who the sane are is America.
Freedom is fleeting.
I for one, will chase it.