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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5: Why does the American public value the ability to possess a gun so highly?

Hi, I'm from the UK in my early 20's and am completely naive on the subject of gun's in general and gun legislation in America.

Edit: Thank you for all your answers!
gpt
America was formed from a country that revolted from a monarchy which restricted freedom through armed suppression of the population. In an attempt to prevent that ever happening again the right to bear arms was ensured to every citizen.