Why would the Government like to take away our guns?

WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT WANT TO TAKE AWAY OUR GUNS OR SEVERELY RESTRICT OUR RIGHTS UNDER THE 2nd AMENDMENT. 

DOES THE GOVERNMENT JUST WANT TO PROTECT US FROM OURSELVES, AFTER ALL WE ARE SO STUPID AS TO NEED "BIG BROTHER" AWAYS WATCHING OVER US.  OR COULD IT BE THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS ACTUALLY AFRAID OF AN ARMED POPULOUS.
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