Malloy Proposes Confiscating Guns From Owners With DUI Convictions

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5. Why stop there?

Anyone who have ever operated a motor vehicle under the influence obviously won't balk at more serious crimes. For example, they must be more likely to commit spousal abuse so they should never be allowed to marry. They must have poor judgement, so they shouldn't be allowed to vote. Obviously, they are danger to society so why not preemptively incarcerate them? Better safe than sorry, right?

While I would argue that firearms in the hands of a drunk driver ISN'T more dangerous than a motor vehicle -- for one thing the driver wouldn't be able to properly steer AND hold the gun and based on the number of drunk driving versus drunk shooting accidents -- how, precisely, do you come to the conclusion that anyone who has EVER once had a DUI will be drunk each and every time they pick up a firearm?

Do you assume they will always be drunk when operating heavy machinery or using kitchen knives? Should anyone with a DUI be automatically prevented from holding any job that requires them to do either?