But there is something deeper and far more disturbing about the present simmering distrust between American citizens and a federal government that seems to desire to be rulers instead of leaders.

It isn't just partisan sniping directed at one party's politicians by the opposition, but a questioning of the competencies and motivations of the federal agencies under their control. In addition to doubts about the federal government, their is an open disgust and mutual animosity developing between the pundit and media classes and the citizenry. Journalists, editors, and publishers that are supposed to be government watchdogs have long...

But there is something deeper and far more disturbing about the present simmering distrust between American citizens and a federal government that seems to desire to be rulers instead of leaders.

It isn't just partisan sniping directed at one party's politicians by the opposition, but a questioning of the competencies and motivations of the federal agencies under their control. In addition to doubts about the federal government, their is an open disgust and mutual animosity developing between the pundit and media classes and the citizenry. Journalists, editors, and publishers that are supposed to be government watchdogs have long ago debased themselves into being nothing more than partisan cheeerleaders . . .

Historically, Americans have found ways to resolve or at least contain even the most polarized beliefs. We've had one bloodless transfer of elected power after another to the point that only twice—the Civil War and the Wilmington, NC coup d'état—

Odds are that the current situation will diffuse peaceably of its own volition. The states and federal government will likely learn to accommodate each other without a constitutional crisis, and market conditions will either put an end to overtly biased news companies or see them marginalized.

But there is a chance, a very slim chance, that those in power have developed too great of a sense of their self-worth, and it is that troublesome DC-centric self-importance that has caused state governors and legislatures of both parties to sound a warning rattle.

Young or old, Democratic, Republican, or politically apathetic, we love our freedom in America. we will not cede it to tyrants, be they foreign potentates or self-aggrandizing homegrown snobs that think they know better than you do how to live your life.

Let us hope that once again words will be enough, and that the cautionary, months-long run on firearms and ammunition is just an over-reaction, and no