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I am thankful for the growing trend of gun ownership by the average American. I am not one to worry about all the conspiracy theories floating around the Internet and I have yet to find a need to wear a tin-foil hat. That said, I believe it is critical to become a student of history.

In "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich," William Shirer makes the observation that anti-semitism was a fairly strong and socially acceptable view, not only in Germany, but throughout most of Europe in the late 1800's. It appears that while the average German may or may not have anticipated the outcome of Hitler's election or supported the Holocost, certainly anti-semitism was an accepted view within German and European culture.

One of the real tragedies for mankind was in not taking seriously what Hitler wrote in "Mein Kampf." He clearly stated his evil intentions and was true to his word.

In the early stages of his successes, Hitler had the overwhelming support of Germany's general populace. By the time they realized the full implications of his intentions, it was too late. They had already been disarmed. German history is one of the reasons I own guns, have a CHL, and strongly support the 2nd Amendment to our Constitution. I find it interesting that my 2nd Amendment views cause many of my liberal, academic friends to believe that I wear a tin-foil hat!

In regard to the Holocost: "NEVER AGAIN!"