According to them, “The only free people who have ever walked this earth are armed people, capable of defending themselves and their families... Let's see what that means say being French, in Germany or Belgium, where innocent people cower in fear as evil approaches, fully aware of their own vulnerability. Condemned to defend their families with rolling pins and broomsticks. Let the rest of the world choose to live in fear. That false brand of freedom will never be ours. We are free to be armed, trained and prepared as we see fit. And we will never give up this freedom in favor of the global gun ban order,” (National Rifle Association). Their idea of a world without weapons is one of complete anarchy and chaos. They believe that American freedom and heroism means being able to strap a gun to your hip every time you leave your house. The NRA is not alone in this sentiment; many Americans firmly believe in literal interpretations of the Constitution. When the Constitution states “the right to keep and bear arms,” many gun rights advocates overlook any restrictions. Understandably, some form of protection is needed (many men and women carry pepper spray in their bags), but going so far as to always have a loaded gun on you is not necessary in modern society, especially since there are police officers on duty . at all hours of
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