Besides, from abroad, it very much looks like Americans are more concerned about keeping hold of hard core military weapons in their homes to be used against the odd burglar, than freedom, health, etc.
If the U.S. government does decide to finally completely abandon the 5th Amendment (not an unrealistic possibility), we might need those 'hard core military weapons'. In reality, that means semi-automatic variants of standard infantry rifles, which is what many police in America keep in the trunk of their patrol car.
Also, it's possible to be concerned about all of those things you mentioned. Many of us are. I think if these odd lunatics had access to better mental health care, we wouldn't be having the 'assault weapon' debate every 6 months.
If the U.S. government does decide to finally completely abandon the 5th Amendment (not an unrealistic possibility), we might need those 'hard core military weapons'. In reality, that means semi-automatic variants of standard infantry rifles, which is what many police in America keep in the trunk of their patrol car.
Also, it's possible to be concerned about all of those things you mentioned. Many of us are. I think if these odd lunatics had access to better mental health care, we wouldn't be having the 'assault weapon' debate every 6 months.