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Demonization of things and ideas, repetition of "the message" whether there is any truth at all in it, cherry-picking data/statistics and incrementally building momentum are all extremely common tactics used by "Progressives" -- and have been for nigh on a century now -- to move from the Constitutional Republic to a Collectivist utopia. In the politically-charged environment of the 21st century, others have begun using at least some of these same tactics so that we now have incredible polarization to two distinctly different sides on many issues. The heated level of conflict seems to be rising, all toward the stated goal of some of the Progressive element to radically change (destroy) America. I become less convinced day by day that reasoned debate and real compromise are possible in this environment to shore up and protect our nation.

Firearms are a force option or force multiplier, and as such private ownership of firearms will always be something that collectivists / statists target. If they can get enough concurrence to make individual ownership of firearms illegal, then the State has a monopoly of force and can run roughshod over any and all individual rights. Hounddog, you are among friends here who well understand the incremental warfare of Progressivism against values, morals and individual rights. Thank you for adding your voice to the choir of reason and your prayers to ours.