Why does anyone "need" an assault rifle?

You are correct. Remember Rights come from the Creator to Individuals. Because American believe that "we are endowed by the Creator with right ... life, liberty, and ... happiness (i.e. private property)" Government are products of the Governed. The Government does not give rights. Historically it takes them from people.

Yes, everyone need whatever "arms s/he can keep and carry". Shall not be infringed is very clear. So the founder knew what they were talking about. Government respect armed citizens. Unarmed citizens must fear government.

A socialistic government knows it cannot wield complete control over the 'ignorant unwashed masses' until it has totally and completely disarmed them.After all the hoopla and rhetoric is over on Capitol Hill,the thing that really makes the power hungry politicos nervous is that Joe Doakes still has the final vote-his firearm.Not assault weapons only, but ultimately, all firearms must be removed from this rabble who,after all,are totally inept and incapable of governing themselves.Without the gov't help, they cannot drive a car or raise their kids or have health care or eat properly or smoke or anything else.The problem is,more and more of us seem willing to just 'let the gov't take care of it'.We're seeing how they go about it,too.Look-before there were semi-auto assualt weapons,there were bolt action assault weapons.Before that,single shot and muzzle loading assault weapons.Before that crossbows and longbows.Before that the spear and sword.And,finally,before that there were the dreaded stick and rock assault weapons.The truth is that most people can be trusted with a Sherman Tank but there are always going to be that 1/1000 of 1% that cannot be trusted with a rock.It would be in everyone's interest to enforce existing laws stringently upon those wackos so we all don't end up paying for their miscreance down the road.....

They are a tool for many uses, mainly killing (war use.) An Assault rifle is a select fire weapon, not the semi auto civi versions you can get. No I don't think it had it's roots with the sturmgewehr 44. All tho the weapon meant something to do with Assault with the 44 being the year of production if I remember right. It really paved the way for future assault rifles though so in a way I guess it kinda has it's roots.

Personal defense and to defend the Constitution

you don't need an automatic weapon for self defense! (unless you are involved in organized crime or work with the military/security/police)

a 6 shot pistol should be enough to defend yourself..... and in you're home a shotgun would work just as well

assault weapons with high magazine clips are only required for self defense if....

1)you are involved in organized crime

2)you are in the police or army where one is required for the job

3)security guard type job mabye

otherwise they are not required for self defense, and are only required in mass shootings and the like

I want the ability to buy an "assault weapon" in case someone attacks me. Then I can "Trayvon Martin" their butt. (You know, shot a person who attacks me).

You're right. I suggest you run away to another country where that won't happen, like Russia. Don't take any of your stuff, just leave it here and I'll take care of it for you.

We "need" to be as equal as the evil that we may reasonably encounter.

So, which one is your question?

I am confused.

If your argument is so sound, why all the deception.

Isn't it always the liar who has to keep on talking?