The history of our country is not what I am refuting, or even speaking to. What I am saying is that regardless of our history there is an issue with firearms in our society, and there is empirical evidence to support the United States, among other countries has and continues to have a problem with, the use of firearms. Historical facts can surely tell us that they have been abused in the past, but should be not be acting in the interest of self-preservation of mankind, and if not our fellow countrymen?