The American people have a long record of losing control over their lives. Rights are taken away by the Government. The biggest one was the Rights to own slaves.
There's a long list of people being prosecuted for doing things that were considered legal at the time of the Constitution. Killing Native Americans, stealing land from Mexico would come after slaves.
So let's look at what Washington said. Can you own enough arms to seriously worry the Government? No way.
Have you sat down meekly and allowed a certain class to buy your Government? Yes.
Have you allowed various Presidents to lie and kill fellow Americans in phony wars? Yes.
Just god forbid anyone finds out a President got a BJ or hired a hooker. Then all hell breaks loose.