[NZerFromHK]

I wouldn't say it is socialism, but rather, a mindset that believes fundamentally power flows from those who are in charge. Sure, there are concepts of liberty, constraints of the political leaders' power, but deep down the source of power is granted to people from the Crown, and it is deemed common sense over in Britain to believe that to maintain order in society, that government should do something "deemed sensible" in the way of combating disorder.

Because of this belief, explaining the US's Second Amendment might as well be talking to them in Malay.

[Campion]

it is deemed common sense over in Britain to believe that to maintain order in society, that government should do something "deemed sensible" in the way of combating disorder.

Because of this belief, explaining the US's Second Amendment might as well be talking to them in Malay.

I guess their definition of what is "deemed sensible" and mine must not have much commonality. To me, "doing something sensible in the way of combating disorder" would involve shall-issue concealed carry.

Actually it would probably involve a serviceable assault rifle (and a supply of ammunition) in the home of every law-abiding, stable citizen, too. That's what the Swiss do; it seems to work.