 What have you changed your mind about recently?
pasbesoin: Gun control in the U.S..  I used to be more in favor, with the goal of a safer society as well as one less inclined to the isolation of sub-populations.Now, I'm considering widespread ownership more in terms of a last bulwark against one or another form of totalitarian rule.  Perhaps it is a limiting factor against pushing the population too far.  You might call this a knee-jerk reaction; nonetheless, it's on my mind.I still consider most unfortunate the additional, lethal violence that the ready availability of firearms (legal and illegal) seems to cause.  The question for me is, is it a -- I hate to use this term -- necessary cost.I feel a little uncomfortable writing about this, nor do I claim to be especially informed on the topic, but since you asked.