The debate is ultimately about who you trust: the American citizenry or the government?

Via Townhall.com:

Every time a horrific event like the Las Vegas massacre takes place, it is followed by a frustrating and futile debate about the merits of gun control.

People on both sides of the debate trot out talking points and talk right past each other without listening.

The fact is that the debate is not really about guns. It's about who you trust.