The right to own a gun is today considered fundamental to many people in the United States. While the Second Amendment to the Constitution is often considered the origin of this ideal, it actually was instituted by elites as one of many special "white rights" to ensure cooperation against rebellions. What concept is this an example of?

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The example given is an illustration of white privilege, where the right to own a gun was instituted as a special privilege to white people to ensure compliance against rebellions.

The Right to Own a Gun Is Today Considered Fundamental