The insane mentality of protecting the guilty is our biggest problem, not the Second Amendment.
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Absolutely true. Until our judicial system is forced by the rule of law to hand down severe sentences for felony convictions, including the death penalty, law-abiding citizens will continue to suffer horrendous consequences.
And no time off for good behaviour. I like the French syste wherein if you behave yourself, that day counts as time served - if not, you stay in longer.