First of all, pdq, how can you even think that a "well regulated militia is is an opinion... The Bill of Rights are not opinions... They are the legal guide lines for the body of out laws... I mean, I could say the right to bare arms is an opinion but it isn't... It's part of the Bill of Rights and tied to a "well regulated militia" or the FFs would have written it as a separate sentence ... The fact that the 2nd amendment is one sentence is what gives credence to Bill, et al's arguments...

As for the NRA having to power to prevent a discussion on gun control??? Sure, any congressman who wants to be defeated can introduce gun control legislation... That's a sure fire way of having the full force of the NRA come down on you...

BTW, I agree with Bill... If we do nothing then we will admit that we are not a civil society at all... Yes, it would be tough but it is do-able...

BTW, an average of 273 Americans will be shot today... And tomorrow... And the next day... And the next... And the............

B~