Sadly, our cherished 2nd Amendment survives not because of the citizen's understanding of our founding fathers brilliance or the inalienable right to self defense.....it survives because politicians know that it has become the third rail of politics.....
Agreed, however, in this case I don't care how we got to our ends.
Are you underestimating the radical nature of the average American? Do you think you're alone? You're not. The liberals tried to expunge this feisty nature from us over the course of 100 years. But it isn't going easily.
There was a massive rush to buy firearms after 9/11, and my conversations with many centrist, level-headed Americans confirms that at least a significant number of them believe in their right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of keeping the government's ultimate power to tyrannize the American people in check.
A lot of Americans joined the NRA over the past four years. Think about it! The NRA's message isn't just about hunting. They continually remind their members that the second amendment is about deterring government oppression, defending communities, and defending our national security.