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In reply to the discussion: Ban all Guns!! [View all]Glaug-Eldare
(1,089 posts)48. It's not easy, but it doesn't appear to be anybody's priority.
Obamacare has done a lot, but the resources are still very limited. I'd suggest targeted grants to encourage more students to study psychiatry, psychology, addiction medicine, etc., exceptionally strong privacy protections for those receiving mental health care, and a PR effort to publicize mental health and addiction treatment benefits available through Medicaid and Medicare as well as insurance. At the moment, the demand for treatment is much higher than the supply. When we've made progress on that, then I'll start worrying about steering reluctant people towards help.
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First, the pathological notion of a "right" in regard to guns needs to be dispensed with.
Loudly
Jul 2014
#2
yes, let's fix mental problems, so easy - last i checked the repugs have problems
samsingh
Jul 2014
#34
GOP intransigience, mandates, ovecoming refusals, compulsory requirements and loss of freedom
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2014
#43
~~~~This has got to be the most ignorant and bigoted post I've read on this site, here's why:
NYC_SKP
Jul 2014
#16
I recommend that you don't confuse Pro-2A DU members with other gun fans on the Internet.
NYC_SKP
Jul 2014
#38
The data suggests that gun violence is falling as the number of guns in circulation is growing.
NYC_SKP
Jul 2014
#59