I heard once, many years ago and don't remember where, something similar to the following.
Government disarms it's people because they know that with arms (guns and knives) the people can and eventually will remove the "Fat Cats" from office as long as they continue to NOT LISTEN to the people they are supposed to represent.
We all know, that Fat Cats, do not listen as well as DOGS <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Having only one pancake, leaves more room for bacon!