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HassleCat

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4. Maybe it's a good thing.

Reply to CousinIT (Original post)

Thu Feb 2, 2017, 06:57 PM

Feb 2017

Perhaps snuggling up with an assault rifle and a stash of ammo will have a calming influence.

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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

OMG....HYSTERICAL. Well done well done...I'm using that on twitter...thank you TrekLuver Feb 2017 #13

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

It actually is. You are excluding them from a right they otherwise have Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #8

agreed! arithia Feb 2017 #22

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

So - it's for their own good. That's infantilizing peole with mental health conditions. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #12

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

Were you determined 'mentally ill enough' by a panel? Is there some sort of 'due process' involved? jmg257 Feb 2017 #14

I was determined mentally ill enough TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #24

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

What is missing from the thread is the definition of - mentally ill - and a sense of humor. Fred Sanders Feb 2017 #26

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

is there any standard that will prevent gun ownership? mental illness, no. demigoddess Feb 2017 #10

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

Yes, there are. If one is adjudicated mentally defective (the wording in the law, not mine).. X_Digger Feb 2017 #27

We already have such laws in place, they just aren't directed at people by age. braddy Feb 2017 #11

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

Just to be clear, it didn't prevent you from owning a gun, it added you to the FBI NCIS system. jmg257 Feb 2017 #32

They wish to prohibit people on food stamps from buying soda pop but it is alright for mentally ill Trust Buster Feb 2017 #25

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

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

This was a mixed bag to begin with. The Article in the OP is partisan hyperbole. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #31