We re fortunate to live in a basically decent society. Referring to unjust laws, Thoreau called upon all people of conscience to do the same. If the lawmakers are evil, good traditions are among the first things they ll attack. Such culture war issues dot the American landscape. Fortunately the fighting remains peaceful, and within the system.
Gun laws are among the most contentious.
Soon, police in many areas will be able to raid your home with a no knock warrant if someone even hints that you might own an banned gun. However, they include rival gang members in the category of acquaintances and if 18 or younger, they re also counted as children. In reality, for every innocent life lost to a gun, some 75 are spared by armed defense, even though the homeowner s gun is seldom actually fired. Ever since two rival tribes first went at each other with sticks and stones, war has shaped human history. Through the ages war has changed profoundly, and not just the weapons.