While I agree a capitalistic society would help a nation contribute its maximum output in this world, I think it sucks that politicians can benefit so well. Yes, we all will chase a dollar, but unfortunately so do "our" governents' officials.
On this topic: despite literary meanings and whatnot and historical proof of the 2nd amendment, I think, realistically, a ban on guns cannot truly happen. Imagine if such a law was passed banning such a freedom: how can so many gun owners be really regulated? Think about it, if someone is going to kill someone, they're obviously already contemplating committing a crime in itself. How many deaths occur a year by unregistered guns already? People will keep their guns. Guns aren't the problem anyway, atleast in my mind.