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In reply to the discussion: Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)18. That is not a big problem
People with mental health issues shouldn't have access to guns.
I have a relative who is an NRA type and he's been violent in the past (more threats than action, but no one knows when the line will be crossed). He then had treatment for his anger issues. This person should not have guns. He may never do anything. But his family has been afraid of him for ages. I just really don't care about his rights to have a gun. I don't think it would impinge on his freedom not to have one - it impinges on his family's freedom if he could get hold of one.
I might not qualify myself for a gun under that proposal.
If there is a legitimate dispute, it can go thorough regulatory appeals or the courts.
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Fresh_Start
Dec 2012
OP
Actually that map says nothing. What it does is take violent crime per 100,000 and divide it by the
Flabbergasted
Dec 2012
#34
No our Constitution does not give us that right. Rights exist with or without words on paper.
jody
Dec 2012
#16
But it's not giving up "our" freedom...it's giving up THEIR freedom for OUR security
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#3
You say generically "mental illness" do you mean many / any MI should disqualify a person?
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#25