[GodAndCountryFirst]

“One main reason for the 2nd Amendment is to enable citizens to protect themselves, when their government declines to perform the function of protecting them.”

You suggest, then, that American citizens should go on the offensive, on their own, without government participation?

[GeronL]

Do the words “protect themselves” mean “go on the offensive”?

[Old Yeller]

You suggest, then, that American citizens should go on the offensive, on their own, without government participation?

Unless the "leadership" is replaced, I'm not seeing any other choice.

[PapaBear3625]

You suggest, then, that American citizens should go on the offensive, on their own, without government participation?

No, I'm saying that they should be prepared to protect themselves, because Obama's people are unlikely to.

"...and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one" -- Luke 22:36

If you don't have a gun, get one. Get your CCW. Train and practice. Get used to being armed. You will not know the day, nor the hour, when you may need to defend yourself or your family.