Guns are legal because when the constitution was created, it was only because the population had access to guns that rebellion and popular control of the government was able to be achieved. Nowadays, it is kind of a moot point because even the largest militia armed with guns would not stand a chance rebelling against a modern technological army. Does this mean the second amendment should be repealed? Maybe. But I think there is definately an argument to be made for keeping guns legal out of respect for tradition and in memory of our heritage. However, if they become a problem on a domestic scale that seriously effects the populace than tradition must be set aside.
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