Gun Control thread (merged many)

[Takeda Shingen]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I think the gun, in America, has taken on a symbolic meaning of freedom and independence that has been woven into our national fabric even before the founding of our country with the revolutionary war.

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This is why I say even before the revolutionary war, I think this is the beginning of our national image and tapestry.

To you, it does. America is a large and diverse nation, and as such the meaning of American freedom and independence varies per person or group. On the Fourth of July I don't think of guns. You do. Both are fine, but I resent people trying to tell me what America means.