Yes, because humanity is destined to be barbaric for the rest of our specie's existence right? I swear, that mindset sickens me! I know that there have been great atrocities in the past but we are not a bunch of rabid killers. Humans have sensibility, free will and the ability to do what is right, we dream great dreams and create great things. It all boils down to mindset and frankly there just needs to be a better effort in this less than great country to teach people how to deal with their problems in a way that does not result in death.
It does not all boil down to "mindset." Some of it boils down to biology. There's a reason we all have four pointy teeth called "canines" in our mouths. Some truths cannot be changed by a mindset. That doesn't mean a human being cannot control their primitive urges and exercise reason over rage. In fact, most do. But the weak-minded and evil-hearted will always lose that battle to control their greed, lust, and hate, and resort to murder as a solution. Sorry, you don't want to hear that, but this is the human experience. Better look around and figure out what's up, and while you're at it, get a Remington 870.
Ever heard of "being the change you want to be". Sorry but I'm going to go running around packing a handgun just because everyone else thinks it's the cool/macho thing to do.
Ever heard of common sense? There's a reason to pack even if you're against it. Don't want to kill an attacker? Shoot them in the leg. A bullet in the leg or arm will take out any normal person under normal circumstances just as well as a bullet in the head. Bringing your brain to a gunfight is more useful than knives or fists, but humans are fragile and weak. I for one couldn't pull the trigger to end another's life, but I pack the same. In fact, I keep a 12 gauge with three different types of ammo (Buck, Bird, and Bean Bag shot) in a gun rack behind the seat of my truck. I'm also in favour of open carry. No one is going to fuck with me if I have a loaded gun visible on my hip.