I've thought about whether I should respond to this or not. I think we got some wires crossed. This is a hot button issue and I don't want to kick off a flame w

I've thought about whether I should respond to this or not. I think we got some wires crossed. This is a hot button issue and I don't want to kick off a flame war. I was being glib, but I was not calling the US military a bunch of murderers. I was pointing out that it is extremely problematic to force military conscription to get permission to own a gun because gun ownership does not mean a person wants to or is capable to go to war and is willing or capable to take a life in a combat situation. Hell, some people that might want/need a gun may not even be fit for service. Like my grandmother living on her farm alone before she passed. What I was calling dumb was the proposal that OP posted. I feel like maybe you got the opposite read of my intention because of the flip nature of my post and I think it's a good idea to clarify. Many apologies. I support and respect military service people for being willing to take risks and sacrifice in ways I could not, but I do not think that should be mixed into being a qualifier for ownership of a firearm.