[adkadskhj]

> The fact that so many Americans are willing to pick up a gun and lay down their life for this country

I don't think they are. The motivations behind those who go to war are not clear cut. Some are noble honest giving people; others less so. For some that's simply the "best" choice for career/etc.

Those that go to war purely from the kindness of their heart is smaller than implied - imo - and wearing a mask most aligns with a simple kind ask, perhaps a much smaller percentage of the gun supporters.

[matwood]

I will say that for my wife it was mixture. She's patriotic, and it was also the best choice to get her life started after high school. I imagine it's probably some combination for most people.

Side note, she's furious every time she catches a Trump rally on TV and sees blue-lives matter desecrated American flag.