"Mom charged after gun found in kindergartener's backpack at school in Cicero" (she put it there!)

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17. I do not disagree with any of that

I do not disagree with any of that, what I have concern (read: not outright refusal) is in how that is done. What is the baseline for approval disapproval, how is that information safeguarded? Are we really going to use data such as things said at work? That seems very circumstantial, and I am not sure that will hold up under any sort of legal test for something that many Americans (and the USSC) view as a constitutional right.

I think the problem is that while you are comparing a person’s ability to drive after being shown to be dangerous (accumulated DUI’s, etc), is that is based on actions that the individual has committed versus trying to predict what someone WILL do. Restricting rights (that are currently enshrined) based on facts of what someone has done carries a lot more weight than guessing what someone might do), Which is where the concept of limiting rights based on a history of abuse has a lot of merit. It should absolutely be a factor in determining one’s fitness to own a firearm. Another issue is much if mental health attention is sought by the individual which is a GOOD thing and we absolutely NEED to keep it that way. Turning mental health issues into deterrents for seeking help under the possibility of becoming ineligible for things seems like a bad idea to me. It is one thing that I actually agree with some on the right about (even if I do think they are often dishonest about their mention of it).

Additionally, I have very little if any desire to own a gun. However, I don’t think I would be ok having a right that has been enshrined (supposedly) not available to me based on me seeking medical care. I also think it would be used to beat the hell out of us politically.