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CousinIT

(12,504 posts) Thu Feb 2, 2017, 06:51 PM Feb 2017

House Republicans have voted 235-180 to overturn an Obama administration that blocked Social Security disability recipients with mental disorders from buying guns. Less than two weeks into Trump's presidency and Republicans have given the mentally ill easier access to guns.

http://www.politicususa.com/2017/02/02/house-republicans-voted-severely-mentally-ill-people-buy-guns.html

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House Republicans Just Voted To Allow Severely Mentally Ill People To Buy Guns [View all] CousinIT Feb 2017 OP

Its because Donald wants to carry protection... Fresh_Start Feb 2017 #1

and thats a good story indeed. Jim Beard Feb 2017 #3

Yes, because all severely mentally ill people are dangerous Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #2

It is not demonizing anyone to restrict access to firearms. HassleCat Feb 2017 #6

agreed! arithia Feb 2017 #22

I really don't see how anyone who is mentally ill enough TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #9

HOW is a gun going to keep the mentally ill from being shot by police? angstlessk Feb 2017 #17

I was determined mentally ill enough TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #24

Maybe it's a good thing. HassleCat Feb 2017 #4

There is nothing funny about it. 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2017 #30

I'm assuming it applies only to those who woild hurt someone. HassleCat Feb 2017 #33

Mass shootings are just another media opportunity for Donald. gordianot Feb 2017 #5

that's going to go over well gopiscrap Feb 2017 #7

They'd love to pass a "libtard" gun ban I'm sure. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #16

It would be interesting to see what would happen MountCleaners Feb 2017 #18

Jesus! Another kick in the gut for the Sandy Hook families! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #15

Gunners loving this one. Kingofalldems Feb 2017 #19

The way the GOP loves guns is a sign of severe mental illness FiveGoodMen Feb 2017 #20

What could possibly go wrong? avebury Feb 2017 #21

I retired from doing SS disability claims and this puzzles me hollowdweller Feb 2017 #23

Due process? How's that even work? Bah. X_Digger Feb 2017 #28

It isn't just getting SSI. Phoenix61 Feb 2017 #29