Ow wow Rick, I missed your post earlier but read it now... Reminds me of my dad who can easily get offended by how rude / a-social others can be, outside, in traffic etc, an how dangerous that could get if he meets the wrong asshole.
In The Netherlands no civilian is allowed to bear arms in public, and so I'm very happy there is no Second Amendment like in the US Constitution. If nobody bears arms, there is also no regular need to protect yourself against them.
I know this is a sensitive topic but I still think this way.
I'm glad you're okay!
Well, the actual meaning of the 2nd ammendment has been debated for many years here. People who are pro gun believe that their right to bear arms is the most sacred right there is. Personally I don't care about guns and have never owned one.
Since I didn't grow up with that love and fond feeling for weapons it makes it really hard for me to understand it. It feels like a battle that will never end no matter how many die.