By Matthew Hayward Throughout history, countless examples of governments and other entities have attempted to exert control over populations. The results have often been disastrous, whether through gun control laws, censorship, or other means. Here are just a few historical examples that demonstrate control's dangers. The Armenian Genocide: During World War I, the Ottoman Empire carried out a genocide against its Armenian population. The government disarmed Armenians and other minority groups before the massacre, making it easier for the government to carry out the genocide. Black Slavery: For centuries, slave owners in the United States and other countries used force and control to maintain their power over enslaved people. Slaves were often denied the right to bear arms or any other means of defending themselves, making it easier for their oppressors to maintain control. Soviet Terror Famine: In the 1930s, the Soviet government carried out a famine, (in a country I cannot mentio...

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