The gunman accused of killing five people in cold blood Wednesday had a concealed weapon permit

[Glaug-Eldare]

65. I can sympathize, but I see a problem...

Requiring servicemen to be psych-screened on separation would be creating a unique barrier, and it would have to be justified. The only justification I can think up is that people in the military often experience unusual stress. If that's enough justification to pore through their brains and start removing rights, that means the rationale can be extended to police officers, firemen, athletes, rape survivors, laid-off workers, etc. In my state, I believe it would be used maliciously.

In most cases, it's ultimately a voluntary decision to seek treatment. Quick and cheap psych screens won't uncover the folks who know they're sick, but don't want to go through the garbage disposal of mental illness treatment. Removing the social/legal stigma and cost of even seeking mental help will go a lot further toward preventing violence than a sanguinary law that discriminates against vets.