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In reply to the discussion: What defines "reasonable restrictions"? [View all]SteveW
(754 posts)25. I've had a number of "does not exist" responses...
when I suggested a re-opening of the question about making the NICS test universal, even offering problem areas and possible solutions. As a rule, no response.
I think the reason is that "reasonableness" to most controllers is requiring a priori:
(1) Registration of all gun-owners and the guns they own;
(2) Making concealed carry illegal, or at the discretion of LEOs (so only special people can get a license); and most important
(3) Establishing the principle that the government can in the future place any restrictions on civilian gun-ownership it wishes.
A "universal NICS" does seem rather paltry in that light.
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I think banning third-trimester abortions is a reasonable restriction
Common Sense Party
Jan 2012
#67
You are challenging the most sacred, most liberal, most progressive, most important of all rights!
TPaine7
Jan 2012
#69
I asked that a few years back and got abusive and irrational hysterics in response
TPaine7
Dec 2011
#8
For the most part, I agree with you on these. Having to purchase a product to exercise a
SlimJimmy
Dec 2011
#24
You know if you worked at it ... just a little ... you could be even less informed
DonP
Dec 2011
#40
Not when it comes to Constitutionally protected activities. See "Minneapolis Star v. Minnesota"...
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2011
#54
It is when the taxes act to limit availability. And there are already taxes on guns and ammo.
friendly_iconoclast
Jan 2012
#99
Well, I invite the advocates of reasonable restrictions to define that term
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2011
#18
You mean that CCW licenses should be honored universally, like driver's licenses...
friendly_iconoclast
Dec 2011
#55
Yes, political surveys rarely contain validity checks to ensure that the answers are meaningful
slackmaster
Jan 2012
#101