What has developed in our government has been caused by greed, lust for power, and just plain lust for some. We seem to have gotten so far from the original intent of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, that it has become the cause for some to turn towards anti-government activities. I belong to no organization dedicated to the overthrow of the government, for a number of reasons. The main one would be that I don't want to overthrow the government, I want to simply return it to its original intent. However, I have serious doubts that this can be accomplished without violence.
ANY time there is violence, regardless of the weapon used, it is too much.
Human beings need to learn that violence will beget violence. This is not only guaranteed by LAW, it just makes common sense. And if the only recourse is equal and opposite force, then if someone uses a gun against you, you're going to have a tough time defending yourself with water balloons, for example. Now, again, I have to state that I am PROgun. As for the current uncontrolled rash of shootings, one must take into account several factors.