[missileboy]

I guess the logic here is that "if it hasn't happened to me, it's not happening. Let's whistle by the graveyard and just wait until our number comes up."

I have no personal experiences to speak of. Unfortunately, this does not in any way mean that disturbing events are not transpiring.

You are an experienced gun owner, and as such I'm surprised you don't know what I'm talking about - or perhaps it has to do with a river in Egypt? Let's see, there's our good friend Randy Weaver and the whole Ruby Ridge fiasco, there's the Viper Militia, and the famous group known as the Davidians. You may think of them as a religious cult and not a militia, but the idea is the same - individual gun ownership is villified through the idea that the 2nd amendment is a "collective right". This argument is commonly used to demonize militias, while the very word militia itself has taken on a negative connotation.

[MJY1288]

I can not argue any the abuses by the Governemnt or for the Government. There is no excuse for thje violations you've pointed out. But I can say that for as many gross violations by the Government that threaten our 2nd ammendment rights, There is many more reckless criminals who abuse their rights also. I don't fear the Government nor do I want to take up arms against it. When my rights are threatened and/or the freedoms we hold dear. I will be prepared to defend them both. So before you paint me with your usual brush, Think again