We need some bullet control

I blame capitalism. Like i always do.

It's because capitalism and democracy are built on the idea that the most important person in the universe is oneself. People only allow government to control them because they want it to control everyone else.

Here's my question: why did guns become a symbol of American patriotism? I guess i can understand defending one's home and all that, but since when have Americans been in danger of being invaded? We Canadians are scary, sure, with our double-doubles and our maple syrup. But we're not going to kill you with them. Honest.

So my understanding becomes that the average American is really afraid of his/her neighbor. It seems from here that it's like a whole bunch of little Cold Wars happening between Americans across the country. Like a civil war could break out at any time and everyone wants to be able to do one thing - kill them before they kill you. Because it's you against the world, and no one wants to be the loser who doesn't get at least 1 point before the end of the game.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by packrat

Also, Hawkeye, your understanding of American gun culture is completely off, but also par for the course for non-Americans. Sadly I can't be arsed to straighten out every limey and canuck who comes by with an idea about our country.

Thank you.

I know perfectly well that my idea of Americans and their culture is horribly wrong, and i'm pretty sure that most people know that Americans aren't as bad as some people make them out to be. It's just so much easier to say what we see on the surface instead of actually getting to the heart of the issue. I should really get around to fixing that...

There's nowhere I can't reach.