Age And Faith

It's fairly common knowledge that physical maturity continues into the early 20s.  This includes brain development.  This doesn't mean that mentally we are necessarily immature.  It's simply a way for humanity to progress and reach a peak without being stamped.  We are forged.

Government seeks quick fixes with age limits.  Just as mental acuity advances, so does maturity, with guidance from those already mature, such as parents, teachers, mentors etc.  It is a matter of thinking for oneself and accepting responsibility for one's actions as well as for skills acquisition.

My GreatGrandmother married at age 15.  This was in the 19th century.  She was brought up on a farm with chores, then learning to manage and run it.  I don't know that there are many if any who could do so now.  However 18 is the usual government age for several responsibilities.  This has varied and yes there are cases where someone might marry.  They can work, join the military and operate machinery including guns. 

Some are trying to raise the bar because of tragedy.  It's needless and robs people of exercising responsibility.

If the collectivists had their way, we would never be ready to use guns.  But we could keep lowering the voting age.  Some of them want to lower age of consent and/or eliminate it as well.  Is that maturity?  Or is it forcing instability on all of us?

I've mentioned many times, in grade school I slept in a room full of guns that were out in the open.  Racks, displays on chests and an unlocked cabinet were featured.  Also there was a 1911A1 and a Chiefs Special in a desk drawer for immediate self defense.  In high school, I kept a 1911 next to my bed.  Respect and responsibility.  Let's say this is a pattern I've maintained and taught my kids.

To hear the collectivists this is wrong.  Bull hockey.  They are just ploying to disarm us. They also frequently squish everything together, such as sex and guns.  One is lifelong and one is adult activity.

Faith?  Herschel Smith at the Captain's Journal spoke of how collectivism is the liberal kids' religion and the state is their god.  It's always been that way.  Religion is the opiate of the people Lenin said.  Well communism is the opiate of these antigunners.

Grow in truth, thought, experience.  Bit by bit aka each of us doing our part.

We are never too old to learn and have faith in God and the Republic.