Richard: A short history lesson. In World War Two the Japanese High Command vigorously debated whether or not to stage a military landing with an invasion force on the west coast of the United States. Opinions were strong both for and against the idea. But, do you know or can you guess what it was that finally dissuaded those commanders from launching such an adventure? Simple Answer. They knew details of our U. S. Constitution and specifically, the 2nd Amendment. They knew Americans love their freedom and will do anything necessary to defend it. They saw reports of how military induction centers were flooded with hundreds and even thousands of American men in cities and towns across the land, volunteering for service after the Japanese bombing of Hawaii. That impressed them. And they weren't all young men in prime health; in the crowds too were older men who knew they would be sent back home but they made their stand anyway. Some obviously had health or physical limitations but they responded as patriots do in such a time. Also in line were World War One veterans who had done their duty but rose to the needs of their country in patriotic honor for America. These things influenced the thinking of those Japanese commanders, but what was the final consideration that caused them to reject possible invasion on our west coast? Did you catch it? They studied our Constitution with a clear focus on the 2nd Amendment. They realized that not only would they face a well-trained force of soldiers and Marines, but in every town and street and neighborhood they would be opposed by the citizen army, as well. Armed Americans ready to stand united to defeat invaders in their neighborhoods, too. This was more than those commanders wanted to deal with, so those invasion ideas were forgotten. And this is also why America will not let itself be taken over by any socialist conspirators. Our 2nd Amendment stands to be our defense against this kind of threat, too. As our Founders intended, the 2nd Amendment has come to us as a bulwark defense against any tyranny, foreign or domestic. It protected us against an enemy assault that never happened in WW2, just as it can protect us against a threat to our liberty that some think is a good idea in this time. Socialism is not a nice proposal to help people in any way. It brings deprivations and suffering, as we see in Venezuela now. Make no mistake. The 2nd Amendment is in the Constitution to allow citizens to defend their freedom, if the need arises. And that is a big reason why the people are in charge in America. We will take our places in line to oppose a socialist dictatorship, and we will prevail.