Dear Editor: Why Would Any Elected Official Try to Curtail Our Rights to Firearms?

Dear Editor,

Some American military experts are concerned that a war between the U.S. and China could lead to a Chinese attempt to invade our west coast. Since China outnumbers us by about four to one, I suppose they might consider such a thing. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War Two some Americans were worried about a Japanese invasion. However, a leading Japanese military officer cautioned the political leaders in Tokyo to not consider it. In essence he told them that successfully invading a nation where the civilians are armed would not be possible.

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