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You are far over-simplifying the situation.
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I simplified it because i didn't want to use my stats again seeing as I've already posted them.
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Our right to own arms is the ultimate protector of this nation, from both foreign invasion as well as national tyranny, and it is the staple right that enforces every other right from the freedom of speech to the freedom to gather. Do you remember the folks in your nation being run over by the tank in Tianamen square? This wouldn't happen in the US without SEVERE repercussions, due to an armed populace.
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Had a single one of those students fired a gun, the government would have used it as an excuse to do more damage then they did. The government would have mowed down any resistance with a tank brigade and armed forces and they could also they could justify it to the public. A deadly militia bent on undermining the government would have made it seem like a fair fight.
But now the government was shooting up students that couldn't defend themselves, the Chinese government was suddenly the bad guy. A single incident cost China so much in foreign out look and relations and caused an internal coup in the party system.
The gun doesn't protect you against an armored devision. Your going to need to look for a better weapon against the government.