A View From Europe On The U.S: Looks Like Civil War Is Brewing

Photo from AP's Jack Krutz

A perspective you just need to read:

The photo of a man carrying an assault rifle to a health care reform protest in Arizona was jarring. It smacked of images from the truly oppressive cultures. It's the type of picture that usually accompanies a story on people getting beaten for demonstrating. The person is usually described as part of a 'citizen militia' or shadowy 'security force'.

In Iran, it's the Basij. Russia has the Nashi. Gaza, Hamas. (America, the NRA?)

Everywhere, it seems these people with the gun are more ready to debate the philosophical purity of their cause, rather than any practical reason for bringing a gun to a public political event. (Perhaps they thought someone might bring a knife?)

What type of person thinks their argument is better made if holding a gun?

A dangerous one that will cause a potential start of bloodshed for this country.

Thank God it hasn't happened so far. And hopefully, it won't happen at all.