There is only one way we will get massacre control in this country

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36. Are you advocating for free mental health care for all?

Do you think that people prone to excessive gun violence will voluntarily accept free mental health care if they will then lose the privilege of owning a gun?

Specifically, how would you address the mental health concerns of those prone to violent outbursts?

I assume you believe that the 2nd Amendment gives Americans the unfettered right to own guns. Assuming that to be true, does the government have the right to require people to get mental health care? How would you make sure that people prone to violent outbursts got mental healthcare?

I think it would be difficult to ban assault weapons, but I think it would be even harder to get people who tend to be violent to follow through on mental health care.

I've seen some succeed with anger management training, but I've also known some people with Type II personalities and other types of personality disorders who do not respond to mental health care counseling.

It's easy to say we need better mental health care. In fact, I think most would agree with you, but how would you make sure that those who need it get the care? Would you get court orders to require them to take medication? What would you do?