Originally Posted by brandonstills

Ad hominem. They may not have been perfect but the principle involved is what is important, not historical figures themselves. Does gravity cease to be a true principle because Newton and Einstein were not perfect individuals?

A fantasy? Ever hear of this country called the USA that overthrew an oppressive government (arguable one of the most powerful) and started their own?

Having gone through that, they wanted to make sure the people would be the ones with the power, not the government.

The right to bear arms is to protect against one's OWN government not just foreign threats.