The retort, albeit not as snappy, is to explain that, yes, the government has the power to completely level the entire country. But this isn't what they're after.
They can't just bomb the shit out of us to get what they want. Their supporters are intermixed with us. They have no power if they kill everyone. They will always need "boots on the ground" to enforce their tyranny. And against these boots on the ground, armed citizens are extremely effective.
The retort, albeit not as snappy, is to explain that, yes, the government has the power to completely level the entire country. But this isn't what they're after.
They can't just bomb the shit out of us to get what they want. Their supporters are intermixed with us. They have no power if they kill everyone. They will always need "boots on the ground" to enforce their tyranny. And against these boots on the ground, armed citizens are extremely effective.