That was well-put-together, for a rant. And I mostly agree with you.

As an American (and pro-gun), let me say that I do believe that Piers Morgan has a right to his opinions. That is what free speech is all about--not just allowing speech you agree with. As far as what he did or didn't do with that "little book"--come on, people, it wasn't the ACTUAL Constitution! He's a jerk, but that's no crime.

One thing I don't agree with you on, OP, is those "stagnant" arguments. The facts show what they show: Armed populations are safer populations (in the US, anyway). And I think you have to live here to get a real understanding of our seemingly single-minded insistence on that.

But it may surprise you to know that many of us agree that Iran has a right to pursue nukes if they want to. Many of us are tired of war and being lied and false-flagged into war. We're capable of critical thought on our own and are far from dependent upon the mainstream news for our opinions. You're thinking of those yahoos and jingoists--those other guys over there (indicates group of yahoos and jingoists wearing cowboy outfits and spurs). Some of us are well-rounded, well-informed peaceable veterans. All we care about is some peace and civility, and security for ourselves and loved ones....

Unfortunately the American public has little say in what those in control believe Iran can or cannot have. For whatever reason, those in power almost always glorify isreal and demonizes iran and alot of that perspective and fear passes down to the republicans and democrats down below who think they are too small to understand the situation. Some people argue that if they get a nuke they will use it to blow up isreal but most people know that iran would be wiped off the face of the earth.

Iran is also a large place with alot of people who are just trying to get by in a cruel world. Do I trust the leaders of Iran to not go on some crazy holy rampage resulting in their own destruction? Well I dont really know. The vast majority of Iranians I believe wouldnt, and im incline to think the leadership realizes their limitations and the possible repercussions, but again I really dont know. Alot of the craziness derives from their religion in my opinion, and while terrorists can turn people into suicide bombers, would they risk killing their entire nation to take 1 (devastating) hit to an old enemy?

Do I think they should have a nuke? No. Do I think we have a right to prevent them? No. But I also dont think we had a right to attack Iraq or to guard the opium fields in Afghanistan, so its pretty clear that those in power think differently. Cross your fingers and be thankful that, despite the corruption found everywhere, you werent born in some hellhole sandpit over in the middle east.

There's quite a distinction between citizens that want to bear arms, and the people in charge that decide to invade other countries. If anything I think most people that want to own a gun in defense realize what our government is willing to do to impose their will to other countries, and fear martial law is a possibility in the future.

Piers Morgan interviewed Ahmadinejad a little while back and I'm sorry to say, Ahmadinejad whooped him .. They must think we are bloody retarded or something over here letting these self proclaimed studio experts decide whats right and wrong with our countries. Piers Morgans words are worthless except to the very powers he has been working alongside in the UK and US for the past 20 years or so. Maybe a few elderly people who cannot move of their chairs and don't have the choice of what channel they watch. The guy needs to find another subject to persue.

Life goes on bud.

No arguments please about Iran being a country etc etc The principal IS the same, self defense, protection call it what you will.

About Iran.

West is saying that they want a puppet in Iran.

They say that they can not take a nuclear Iran.

While they are sure that Iran is not going to produce a bomb , they repeat their hypocritical sentences.

West wants the whole middle east with the whole resources.

They have long term plans for this.

That is why they made a velvet revolution in Iran thanks to Iranian ignorant fools who trust US govt.

Imam Khomeini said a beautiful and true sentence about US-Iran relationship , he said "Our relationship with US is the relationship of sheep and wolf "

In Shia ideology , there is no way to justify killing civilians , specially in huge numbers. There is no reason to justify.

That is why Iranian leader said it is Haram for us to make a nuclear bomb.

I wonder why American people who are suffering many problem of their own , mind much about problems of Iranian people.

Hey US leaders ,

I am Iranian and I know how to solve my problem.