[quote=SK in CV][quote=Allan from Fallbrook]
Perhaps this sounds overly paranoid to you, but the thought of voluntarily disarming myself in the face of ever-increasing government intrusion and control just doesn’t seem like a good idea.[/quote]
I totally get that part. I happen to fear government intrusion only slightly less than I fear those more paranoid than you, those accumulating both weapons and ammunition in anticipation of what they see as an inevitably necessary armed resurrection.[/quote]
Personally, I think both opinions above represent valid concerns, but, sadly, I think far more insidious elements (debt, unemployment, etc., etc.) have, are, and will continue to destroy the quality of life for present and future generations to a far greater degree.