The real truth is that an armed citizenry is a less dependent citizenry.
When I talk about how gun control paved the way for big government, I am speaking of two things, each vital to the non-gun owner's understanding of what is ailing us all as one people: dependency and the practice of forcing it. I have been writing about this since 2003. Forced dependency is a misery shared by most Americans by now, irrespective of political affiliation. If there is one thing which can unite Americans, it is this single misery visited upon us all.
The emphasis is on most Americans, roughly, I'd say, about 80% of our population. Libertarians, independents and conservatives are the mainstream. Be sure to register to vote and get out and vote.