you're correct. it is a huge cognitive dissonance. many of the most vehemently pro-gun anti-government people in the U.S. only selectively apply their views to

you're correct. it is a huge cognitive dissonance. many of the most vehemently pro-gun anti-government people in the U.S. only selectively apply their views to "keep the government away from MY PROPERTY". they are often also enthusiastic supporters of aggressive, militaristic foreign policy and all kinds of really nasty shit including but not limited to assassinations, drone strikes, extraordinary rendition, torture, extra-judicial detainment, and persecution of whistle-blowers on the ground they are "traitors". it makes me sick to think about, but thats how it is. the U.S. is a country of many contradictions.