[skeeter]

Well there’s some good news. The only question is, are peoples attitudes changing due to an increasing need for personal defense, or a corresponding mistrust of government?

[Standing Wolf]

When, pray, did the nation’s civil rights become a topic for popularity contests?

[Innovative]

I think it’s both — the only part of the US economy that is thriving are gun sales.

Gun sales at all-time high

http://www.examiner.com/article/gun-sales-at-all-time-high

December 11, 2012

[JimRed]

The only question is, are peoples attitudes changing due to an increasing need for personal defense, or a corresponding mistrust of government?

I'll take "BOTH" for $500, skeeter.