Sorry if I misunderstand your point, but are you saying that the US is a police state because they wouldn't allow you to drive drunk (endangering other people) or with a gun in your car? I think it is a good thing that it hasn't hurt your ability to get employment since these things are not related, but I still don't understand the police state connection.
What changes are you proposing? That everyone should be able to have a loaded gun with or without a permit or that everyone should be allowed to drive while under the influence?
Thank you for the clarification, that makes more sense. On a side-note, I think a lot of this would be solved by ending the "war on drugs".
I agree on your first point, I am indecisive on your second point (What is "mass" surveillance really?) and I don't know enough about the US to understand what you mean by a "militarized police".
Carrying a loaded gun in your car is perfectly legal in Virginia without a permit. Many other states allow for car carry of loaded handguns - it's really not a big deal.
What changes are you proposing? That everyone should be able to have a loaded gun with or without a permit or that everyone should be allowed to drive while under the influence?