Need4Spd,
I heard a recent quote, don't remember where (maybe on this board), which said, to paraphrase, "Give everyone who flies a gun , and the terrorists in a plane won't stand a chance". Must have been a Texan who quoted that!
Seriously, I believe as you do that gun control advocates should silence themselves for a while. As a handgun owner (both my wife and I have permits) and member and supporter of the NRA, I believe in the right of Americans to bear arms. Of course, their use should be for defense only, and may be of limited value facing terrorist actions, but nonetheless, it does give us some peace of mind that we're able to defend ourselves if the need arises.