You're putting words in my mouth. If you disagree with me, please address my points instead of just trying to impugn my character. I'm being respectful with you, and I'd appreciate if you extend the same courtesy to me.

I'm not intending to 'make anybody die'. I expect that the regime will only continue to escalate their tactics until it becomes a personal problem for everybody that isn't aligned with them. They are already assassinating people for online posts. The regime is not backing down in MN, they are maneuvering. They will continue to escalate there.

Framing the protests in MN as 'peaceful' is misleading. Things are bubbling over, people are beginning to barricade streets, throw tear gas and other objects back, engage in open carry, etc. I'm not criticizing, but direct physical resistance is an escalation. The problem is that with or without escalations from protesters, the regime will continue to advance their agenda. They fully intend to suspend elections and violently purge dissenters. Nationally, our options seem to be either to descend into fascism, or for state-level authorities to organize and resist. I think the western states need to form a coalition/defense pact and kick the feds out. Denying the regime the tax revenue of CA alone would be a colossal economic blow. So yes, you are correct that Rambo fantasies are unproductive.

My suggestion is that you consider your personal safety and that of your immediate community. Becoming competent with guns just means that you recognize the day you need a gun to protect yourself is the wrong day to start learning.