I know, we’ve seen a lot of carnage and incidents about firearms lately. Now there’s a hue and cry for more gun laws. All in the name of protecting the citizens, of course. Even though the statistics clearly indicate that more laws don’t reduce crime with guns or violence (see Chicago and Baltimore for example).

I know many think that he’s just an old fuddy-duddy, but here’s what Thomas Jefferson said about guns:

“A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves. They include all men capable of bearing arms. To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms and be taught alike how to use them.”

Sam Adams added: “The truth is, all might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they might.”

All aren’t quite free. And what if we need a militia to protect “We the People?”

Isn’t it time to teach character? Just asking.