"Which USA are you most proud of?"

They're not separate. If I had Gates' billions, I'd divide my spending a bit differently. What he has done is commendable.... but that is his choice out of many needy projects.

"politicians can't even stop unhinged disturbed people from polishing their guns that politicians allow them to own."

Of course they can't stop them after the fact! *I* have said in many posts that there is and will be an endless supply of crazies, most of whom can't be identified until they "go off". *I* have said that laws need to reduce the 'opportunity' for crazies to get NEAR guns... which can ONLY be done is a significant way by limiting access to guns for everyone who cannot show...directly... that they need access.

So? I agree... now what? Once again, you describe the problem.. as if the very form should cause all voters and the politicians they vote for to "see the light". Too many do-not-care what shows up in the light. "No skin off MY nose, and besides, if I vote against guns, I don't get re-elected!"

Have I mentioned that none of this means that I, or many others, are giving up? ANY progress is better than NO progress..


and maybe the horse will learn to sing...