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In reply to the discussion: I found an interesting line in the Constitution [View all]2naSalit
(103,800 posts)and from what I hear regarding current policy proposals...
In some states and in some federal cases when someone is arrested/convicted of a crime... say for illegal drugs let's say, and like in California, all assets can be seized... your house your car and other valuable possessions, period. If a felon is arrested for committing a crime with a firearm, that and all others may be confiscated, period.
Regarding current gun safety proposal of late; there will be no confiscation of any assault weapons already in the public domain from law abiding citizen (those not on parole or having been arrested for violent crimes etc.) though they may be required to register them so there can be a database constructed so keep track of them and their possessors so that should something untoward happen with such weapons involved, the owners can be found and held accountable for their use... especially if used in a criminal act. There will be no door to door collections attempts. you're more likely to be taken out by a drone than having the FBI, ATF or whomever come and personally take them from you.
These are not unreasonable proposals by any means. If you have to endure a background check to board an aircraft, why would such a requirement be so outrageous for gun purchases and transfers? Really? Car have to be registered upon dealership or private sale...
I would like to see the NRA be castrated and Grover Norquist, LaPierre and wango tangoman be banished from the country and the airwaves of the world for their treason and attempts at subjugation of our government. I think that would be a great start to our "cleaning up our act" as a nation.