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Thank you for this discussion. truedelphi Mar 2012 #1
Exactly. I had to take them away from my FIL when he started having hallucinations, etc. Hoyt Mar 2012 #2
Which has what to do with bi-polar disorder? Tejas Mar 2012 #3
Put your guns down a moment. Both are conditions where guns are not a good mix. Hoyt Mar 2012 #8
Oh, I see, bi-polar people should be locked away. Tejas Mar 2012 #13
Tejas, I really don't think you have the acumen to be carrying guns. Hoyt Mar 2012 #15
Still thankful that you are not judge/jury/executioner! Tejas Mar 2012 #18
I can not believe someone who carries a gun and practices shooting people would ask that? Hoyt Mar 2012 #20
Quit sidestepping Hoyt, YES or NO, bi-polar people can or cannot own firearms? Tejas Mar 2012 #21
I think it would be dangerous depending upon severity -- just like lady said. Hoyt Mar 2012 #28
Your chainsaw-carrying-lunatic scenario aside, Tejas Mar 2012 #50
That is bull. I think carrying a gun is too dangerous for a lot of diseases Hoyt Mar 2012 #53
who cares if the gun owner is dangerous? provis99 Apr 2012 #57
Uh Hoyt AH1Apache Mar 2012 #41
If more people took responsibility for their family members, ManiacJoe Mar 2012 #7
I've been trying to explain to some younger people that guns are like cars when people get older. Hoyt Mar 2012 #10
I hope you also took away his car keys. Common Sense Party Mar 2012 #11
No, I sold his car instead long before the gun issue arose. Hoyt Mar 2012 #14
From what you describe sounds like she's GTG. ileus Mar 2012 #4
And in Alaska, Arizona, Vermont, and Wyoming she could carry concealed without a license. Johnny Rico Mar 2012 #5
As her mother who loves her, HockeyMom Mar 2012 #6
You're in the wrong forum if that's your issue for discussion. DonP Mar 2012 #9
She makes a good point. You might not like it because it is critical of lax gun laws. Hoyt Mar 2012 #12
This, from the guy that commented on concealed carry when the discussion was about M1 Garands DonP Mar 2012 #23
And, you are so paranoid that you can't walk out of your house without a gun. Not a good mix. Hoyt Mar 2012 #27
No I don't. Unlike you I don't have rights - I live in Illinois. DonP Mar 2012 #48
Are you saying hes capable of judgement? N/T beevul Mar 2012 #37
It all boils down to due process of law. Atypical Liberal Mar 2012 #17
The problem is people like you, HockeyMom. Callisto32 Mar 2012 #36
I'm sure there is a point trying to be made here... Clames Mar 2012 #16
The point was clear as could be to me. Hoyt Mar 2012 #19
Well for you... Clames Mar 2012 #22
Of course it is to someone with a vivid imagination rl6214 Mar 2012 #32
At least I don't see boogeymen that aren't there. Hoyt Mar 2012 #33
Obviously you are seeing something out there that isn't there rl6214 Mar 2012 #34
Oh the irony shadowrider Mar 2012 #49
Guns aside, do you think she is a danger to society? Glassunion Mar 2012 #24
If she no longer needs medication or a doctor's care Union Scribe Mar 2012 #25
Yes, because she has a temper if nothing else HockeyMom Mar 2012 #26
Yes, we are all individuals Union Scribe Mar 2012 #29
How would you go about crafting a law AtheistCrusader Mar 2012 #30
HockeyMom, I really think you need to study the concept of "due process"... eqfan592 Mar 2012 #55
I'd rather you or she not carry a gun as well rl6214 Mar 2012 #31
there are other options gejohnston Mar 2012 #35
My bi-polar sister-in-law bought a car. Remmah2 Mar 2012 #38
Define "large amounts of potential energy". Tejas Mar 2012 #51
Would it be defined as a 2500lb vehicle moving at a high rate of speed? oneshooter Mar 2012 #52
Mentally ill people have rights too. If she hasn't been declared incompetent, she can own a gun. slackmaster Mar 2012 #39
Are you arguing that she should NOT be allowed to get CCW license? cleanhippie Mar 2012 #40
Yes, and she herself would agree to that HockeyMom Mar 2012 #44
Then there is no problem slackmaster Mar 2012 #47
Ok, I can see what you are saying. cleanhippie Mar 2012 #54
so could I iverglas Mar 2012 #42
I agree HockeyMom Mar 2012 #45
Swat teams iverglas Mar 2012 #46
She could also become President of the United States of America Model_T Mar 2012 #43
So glad I live in Indiana for once. BiggJawn Mar 2012 #56
Florida needs to get progressive with its matrimonial laws and NY needs to get progressive Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2012 #58
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