I’ve been pondering a thoughtful response for the better part of the day (I know, not what we’re known for around here). I agree with what you’re saying. I’m not a socialist kind of guy, but I do believe in helping those who are less fortunate where possible. I believe the federal “invasion” going on with contract forces in various cities around the country is bullshit (hence my tyrannical government comment earlier). And I‘m tired of people being assholes to each other because apparently you can only either be a libtard or MAGA maniac. I like to think I can get along with most folks, and I appreciate fellow veterans (if I remember you correctly: Marine?) and everything that you and others have done for the country. But I find that Ive gotten less tolerant of hateful folks in my old(ish) age. I appreciate that we can meet in the middle on things.
And for the record, I like guns. They’re an amazing piece of engineering that have evolved fabulously over time. I just don’t have any.