I'm in a very liberal northern state. So that doesn't help. And the fact that you're basically Hitler if you have anything close to an opposing opinion also isn't nice. And I'm a minor and I can not move out of this hellhole of a state anytime soon. (Massachusetts to be exact. I think that's self explanatory.)
Jokes aside though. How were people so okay with the "peaceful protests" during the Black Lives Matter thing, but completely different during the Capitol "Riot" ? Like are people that contradictory?
But, if you have friends or family that will support you, learn guns. It's not legal for minors to purchase guns, but minors can use guns and, depending on state, can often even own guns, if given as a gift or such.
I checked, out of curiosity, and in MA 15-18 year olds need a loicence to legally own a gun, which needs parental consent. A minor can also handle a weapon that's not their own, if supervised by a loicenced owner, for the purposes of hunting, recreation, instruction, or sports. Again with parental consent.
It's not a must, because I agree with Nihilist about enjoying your youth...but if guns are something you do enjoy anyway, it's a useful skill to have.
And, as always, be safe! Learn the gun safety rules if you're going to be handling guns. Hell, even if you're not.
If your state still legally allows 80% lowers etc, do that. Otherwise move to a freer state, then get a gun.
Not worth getting red flag banned later or feds knocking at your door.
This shit troubles me a lot - kids being pushed into engaging in political strife. They've got a lot going on in their minds and hearts already, they don't need the extra stress. I've got extended family telling me about how their elementary school kids are politically involved and it takes a lot for me to not lecture them.
i am one such example. it's tough living, i'll tell you. many times a day i fear the stress will overtake me and reduce me into somebody who just can't handle the passing of time anymore, and at that point all my dreams about the future go down the shitter.
I hope you at least have a close friend to talk to; being able to simply vent your concerns and frustrations without fear can be a huge buffer to stability. You found this place, so you're clearly resisting subversion.
Dreams is a big topic, and I don't feel like I'm qualified to address it, with the state my own life is in.
I'd love to, but it's honestly my own fault at this point. I wanted to be a politician when I was younger (hyper fixation on the Presidents when I was pretty young, and I still kinda want to be. Dumb choice though at this point, lol) and people just expect me to be informed. And some of the adults in my life say I can hold a political conversation better than some of the adults they know. (not to be a "oh I'm not like most people", sorry if it came off that way.)