Ok... you get it.... but then you say:

"...the gun-worshippers, and how ridiculous it is for those people to claim that a 200 year old amendment to the constitution cannot, under any circumstances, itself be amended."


They don't WANT it amended! If it was amended, they 'might' have to give up a gun or two. The NRA doesn't WANT it amended... the business model of them and the weapons marketers is to keep the ambiguous wording from 200 years ago. It is very hard to tell whether they 'believe' that the wording is clear or, as I and many others comprehend, that a point about defense from 1789 makes little sense in the 21st century...or whether they simply are happy to lie thru their teeth about how 'clear' it is. And as long as we still have a virtual conservative majority on the Supreme Court, individual cases will be interpreted in favor of the status quo, and as long as we still have each state able to set laws to suit the gun nuts, no amendment is likely to pass. And to limit "states rights" would require another amendment, which would be even less likely to pass.
   We will keep chipping away at it all and hoping a few voting laws and general public outrage will gradually allow some mitigation.... and hope that background checks, mental health evaluations and heavy penalties will help. I don't hold my breath, 'cause I don't look good in blue....

   You are correct... " It's pointless us kicking each other to death here.".. but you can bet that more "rock banging" comments and their equivalent will get a response. Tell Bridge & Musket...hmmmm?