Should guns be outlawed in America?

[Zlejedi]

DarthVolod said:

leatherhat said:
Its not about home defense or hunting. Its about making sure the people can always "take care" of the government if they overstep their bounds, which America has apparently forgotten.

Perhaps, this was once true, but it is an anachronism. Even armed citizens would stand no chance against the might of the U.S. military. A rebellion of force would simply be crushed by superior force. The only way to "take care" of government is to inform/educate people. An all out assault on the government with the small arms that Americans are permitted to carry would just be a bloodbath for the rebels.

I still believe we should have guns for other reasons though ... basic right to protect one's life/property for instance.

And if there were rebelion you think regular army soldiers would remain 100% loyal and shoot civil people without hesitation ?

How many units of southerners remained loyal to Washington during american civil war ?