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hack89

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11. NY state just implemented such a database in response to Sandy Hook.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2013, 11:48 AM

Feb 2013

if a mental health professional thinks you are danger to yourself or others, they can put your name in the system, preventing you from possessing or buying guns.

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NRA's proposed mental illness database is a bad idea. A friend wrote this article [View all] alfredo Feb 2013 OP

Because I just can't say it enough -- fuck the NRA MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #1

And their goons in congress alfredo Feb 2013 #2

Anyone who's ever been prescribed mental drugs could be added. Initech Feb 2013 #3

Anything to deflect our attention away from guns alfredo Feb 2013 #4

Exactly that, and to also increase the highly profitable "Americans are terrorists" meme. Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #6

The right has a low opinion of their fellow Americas. The alfredo Feb 2013 #8

the NRA won't support background checks BainsBane Feb 2013 #5

It's not me, it's that "crazy" guy over there. alfredo Feb 2013 #7

Wayne LaPierre is creating paranoia and spreading mental illness. highplainsdem Feb 2013 #9

He's the Glenn Beck of guns. alfredo Feb 2013 #10

NY state just implemented such a database in response to Sandy Hook. hack89 Feb 2013 #11

Relying on the opinion of one could be problematic. alfredo Feb 2013 #12

They should give all of us tattoos so we are easily identified. cliffordu Feb 2013 #13

I don't think many escaped some mental issues if they alfredo Feb 2013 #14

Sure!! We'll both go get them!! cliffordu Feb 2013 #15