I think most people are okay with that, especially in the west, but I'd say all over the world. But in the west you have strong values of fighting for your freedom, arming yourself, having the right to be armed and to fight for your freedoms and that death is better than surrendering your freedoms.
These are only US traditions, especially about firearms. And if I look at the results, your idealistic and self-confident description seems a bit too positive.
