Yep. As intended. Then everyone would become even more dependent on the government. And hey, complain too much and your "protection" drops off.
That's what a "community organizer" in Chicago is. A shakedown artist who sells "protection". Jesse Jackson has made a fortune at it.
Also, it is noteworthy that criminals don't use guns to defend their constitutional liberties so the government doesn't care. They are only a threat to *us* - those who know that 2A is to protect ourselves from government tyranny - it is we that they see as the "threat", not the thieves and murderers.
You were right on every point - the above my favorite. It's true but hidden...