You gotta get past the NRA snivel-fest to see what the movie was really about. It wasn't some anti-gun tirade, or a liberal conspiracy to disarm American. It was about war. It was about how the Arms Race is an international phenomenom that recognizes no borders, political parties, or genuine loyalty.

But, yeah, I guess from an OP-ED point of view written by someone whose intent is to "teach a philosophical approach to conservatism," I guess it's seen as just another attack on the 2nd Amendment. But since the movie was partially based on actual true events in recent international history, perhaps it will make people wonder why our enemies are shooting at us with American made M16's, M4's, and M249's.