I appreciate your response here @alexbalan. Honest. "Straight up" ... 👍

That is my preference. So much so, given the state of far too much of discourse in our world today, I simply won't waste my time, very frankly, in most of it. Critical thinking and rational thought seems to be disappearing at an alarming rate ...

From there, not sure about how best to respond. These "virtual worlds" have there obvious limitations. I could wish we could sit down and have a nice chat. Over a cup of coffee ... Or over a beer ... 🙂

For now, let me start with saying (for future reference), at least from the impressions I get from your picture, I am likely old enough to be your father. My preference however? More of an older brother ... 😉

Both the questions of the American "passion" for guns, as well as their history of educating their children, have transitioned dramatically over the course of our country's history. What they were in the beginning vs. what they are today are dramatically different. And, from my experience in life, I would suggest to you they are linked.

How so? The ignorance of far too many of my own countrymen, let alone someone living in another part of the world (like ... Romania ... 😉), about their own heritage is very sad. And very sobering, as to its implication for our future.

So ... The correct view of an American citizen's ownership of guns is based upon our Second Amendment. Tied to our liberties, as defined by our Constitution. For what purpose? To defend ourselves against "bad guys?" To shoot some animals, for food or for sport? These two points are classic illustrations of how the "news" does a very effective job of "framing" the conversation about them here ...

Our Founding Fathers sacrificed blood and treasure to be free of their tyrannical rulers. To ensure future generations remained free, the Second Amendment is based upon ensuring the American people have the right to bear arms, as "the means of last resort" against a tyrannical government. Full stop. Period.

When, if ever, has a young man in Romania heard this explanation? And, upon hearing it, what is your reaction to this information? I'll reserve further comment on the education of our children, until I hear back from you on what I have written thus far.