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57. This is a very tough issue, and we can't go off half-cocked. In the past, psychiatrists

Wed Jan 16, 2013, 04:37 PM

Jan 2013

could order people institutionalized for what would today be considered merely quirky or antisocial behavior. My kid was always shy and introverted, but he has always been calm and abhors violence. I wouldn't want some shrink locking him away for being the quiet guy in school.

However I do think we have to lower the bar a bit in terms of what they can do as far as removing guns from the home.

In Massachusetts we remove guns routinely whenever a restraining order is drawn up.

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Obama Gun Control Proposals Unveiled, Marking Biggest Legislative Effort In A Generation [View all] Ztolkins Jan 2013 OP

Heads are rolling..the gun nuts are reeling. SummerSnow Jan 2013 #1

2nd term Obama has been quite entertaining thus far. Ztolkins Jan 2013 #3

His 2nd term doesn't begin until Sunday. Javaman Jan 2013 #18

That's actually part of the entertainment BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #26

i think he's trying to save lives samsingh Jan 2013 #62

of course they are - the snivelling morons samsingh Jan 2013 #61

Can This ALL Be Done via Presidential Directive? triplepoint Jan 2013 #2

Not all, but most things Ztolkins Jan 2013 #4

This should be done in congress Marrah_G Jan 2013 #8

Bull. Anything he can do himself he should. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #15

I disagree Marrah_G Jan 2013 #17

Actually seems he's doing what he can by executive order. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #28

Yes and we have to fix that branch, not get rid of it Marrah_G Jan 2013 #30

You play the hand your dealt. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #33

So would you approve of the next republican president being able to change laws all by himself? Marrah_G Jan 2013 #34

He did as much as he could, as I stated. The last Republican president did go further than that. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #35

I agree with what Obama did Marrah_G Jan 2013 #36

Excellent. We agree on something. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #37

I think we probably agree on alot of things! Marrah_G Jan 2013 #39

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #73

Obama has actually signed the least amount of EO's in 100 years. Jennicut Jan 2013 #46

I agree, he did not over step Marrah_G Jan 2013 #47

apparently you didn't notice that the last republican president samsingh Jan 2013 #64

I did notice and it infuriated me Marrah_G Jan 2013 #65

ok, i respect your opinion samsingh Jan 2013 #70

The Next Pub POTUS will do whatever the F they want to do like usual stultusporcos Jan 2013 #68

Oh. You mean just like the last one did? /nt TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #74

Dream on. Zoeisright Jan 2013 #51

I disagree Marrah_G Jan 2013 #54

executive orders are there for a reason - one of the branches won more seats with less votes samsingh Jan 2013 #63

EOs cannot change or supersede existing law hack89 Jan 2013 #13

+1 flamingdem Jan 2013 #22

HOW MANY NRA SPOKESMEN DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE A LIGHTBULB??? Plucketeer Jan 2013 #25

Everything sounds good. Ash_F Jan 2013 #5

Sounds like a measured and intelligent approach to me. Others will differ. nolabear Jan 2013 #6

every single one of those proposals are completely reasonable.. frylock Jan 2013 #7

President Obama needs you ! Zoonart Jan 2013 #9

So congress has to pass the assault weapon and large magazine ban? Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #10

I am not sure what the purpose is of mental health services in schools dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #16

I am hoping it will be available in the schools Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #38

Except... dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #49

This is a very tough issue, and we can't go off half-cocked. In the past, psychiatrists Flatulo Jan 2013 #57

Pres. Obama's directive # 17 iaddress a law in ..most?..some states. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #59

I'm very interested in your comments. Matilda Jan 2013 #72

"Nobody with any sort of psychological problem should ever have access" ??? tpsbmam Jan 2013 #75

Pres. O was just on live signing ex. orders & hands pens to group of children with him. Love you O!! Sunlei Jan 2013 #11

Not one of those things sounds unreasonable Marrah_G Jan 2013 #12

We had two college shootings yesterday as if Sandy Hook wasn't bad enough Botany Jan 2013 #14

"allocating funds to hire more police officers" - does that mean cops in schools? grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #19

Yeah, he spoke about SRO's. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #21

That's BS. How bout providing more counselors for troubled youth instead. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #50

No reason that can't happen too. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #60

I call it a police state. Just my opinion. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #66

Only one item I'm wondering about... AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #20

As someone who is a gun owner.. thatwhichisnt Jan 2013 #23

I won't say clip, since I don't want somebody with a lot of guns to flip, IveWornAHundredPants Jan 2013 #27

It really doesn't matter thatwhichisnt Jan 2013 #32

Then I guess what I'm curious about is IveWornAHundredPants Jan 2013 #40

Welcome to the club primavera Jan 2013 #69

I look at it another way Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #42

But realistically, IveWornAHundredPants Jan 2013 #44

That thought has struck me as well primavera Jan 2013 #67

clip. progressoid Jan 2013 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author maxsolomon Jan 2013 #55

Ease Off On The Clip vs. Magazine Terminology Thing. Paladin Jan 2013 #56

The Long March To Victory Has Begun - Never Forget Newtown cantbeserious Jan 2013 #24

This is all sensible stuff, but none of it will prevent another Adam Lanza-style massacre. Flatulo Jan 2013 #29

I agree Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #45

I don't think we'll ever be rid of all of them, but a buy back makes sense since it won't violate Flatulo Jan 2013 #58

You are discussing two-different things. Socal31 Jan 2013 #76

Sorry if I wasn't clear. A buy back would not require police to go into people's homes. Flatulo Jan 2013 #77

KnR Hekate Jan 2013 #41

As a responsible gun owner... bvar22 Jan 2013 #43

List of Executive 'Actions/Proposals' and President Obama's announcement VIDEO Tx4obama Jan 2013 #48

Congratulations oldandhappy Jan 2013 #52

These are his proposals, not executive orders. There are 23 exec orders. Zen Democrat Jan 2013 #53

Excellent! Time to pressure our representatives Evergreen Emerald Jan 2013 #71

Good thing he waited until after the election Ter Jan 2013 #78