I have a slight addition ..

It seems that nobody in the US can imagine a life without arms of various kinds being an integral part of it. maybe not something to have at home, but definately something out and about in society, working either for or against you.

Would it not be a relief to know that they weren't there? that way they may not protect you, but at least you wouldn't be worried about getting shot. Its a oretty crappy fear to have.

You say that guns can not be eliminated. i say they can and they HAVE been eliminated in most of europe and canada too ( bowling for columbine information). Not saying that guns don't exists, but it seems that they CAN be legislated without endangering the lives of the wider population at risk from armed burglars and the likes.

The US doesn't need guns. But somebody has convinced you all that you are playing with your life if you don't have one..

If only that changed, you would see the futility of guns. They don't actually serve the purpose for which you acquire them.

YOu may have a gun and never been robbed, mugged etc etc.. But i never owned a gun and i never had anything like this happen to me either. now you decide.. am i normal or just lucky?