tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12507451.post5577505925980422309..comments2024-03-25T04:46:46.000-04:00Comments on Casting Pearls Before Swine: Gun ControlMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15633208787250567256noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12507451.post-24325231583871085502013-04-13T16:31:01.256-04:002013-04-13T16:31:01.256-04:00Glenn's point is more than valid. From what I...Glenn's point is more than valid. From what I've heard, being proscribed a "psychotropic" drug is grounds for withholding licensing. But there are OTC medications that fall under that heading based on listed ingredients. <br /><br />The problem I'm seeing is that there is a rush to legislate without doing due diligence regarding how that legislation should be crafted so as to only impact the gun purchasing ability of those who shouldn't have them. <br /><br />Also, the rhetoric screams about gun shows. I saw a piece that shows that gun shows are heavily regulated as pertains to background checks. So it is extremely difficult to know which politician is being honest or engaging in meaningless hyperbole meant to provoke emotional responses. We know this is a common tactic of the left, but it seems some on the right are either falling for it or engaging in it themselves. <br /><br />The main problem with background checks revolves around what is done with the information of those who pass the check. How can we be sure our efforts to acquire weapons won't be stored for future use to be used against us? It is none of the gov't's business how many weapons I own or what kind. They assume I'm a threat merely because I own weapons. Very unAmerican as I am now guilty before my innocence can be proved. <br /><br />These questions must be resolved first and potential legislation reviewed to insure they've been properly addressed before background checks are made mandatory. Thus, I'm not opposed in theory, just worried about how it would manifest.<br /><br />Also, while I agree stopping the crazies is a good thing, I include under that umbrella, the criminal. Some believe that once one has "paid his debt to society", all rights should be re-instated. But if one has demonstrated violent behavior, allowing them weapons is a bad idea. They can narrow down to particular crimes resulting in loss of 2nd Amendment rights for life, but this must be included.<br /><br />Good to see you post again.Marshal Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054268632726520871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12507451.post-56102481135801211012013-04-13T13:38:49.381-04:002013-04-13T13:38:49.381-04:00You'd think they'd do that, but I was read...You'd think they'd do that, but I was reading a recent case about something similar preventing a guy from getting a gun over a decade from when he was diagnosed. Americans look to pyschobabblers as priestsGlenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12507451.post-78533047620769871702013-04-13T13:36:13.345-04:002013-04-13T13:36:13.345-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Piper's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17509697472567235161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12507451.post-8128515818822519532013-04-13T13:21:29.981-04:002013-04-13T13:21:29.981-04:00Good point, Glenn, but wouldn't some sort of a...Good point, Glenn, but wouldn't some sort of assessment test be in order in those situations? An assessment test might clear an earlier conclusion. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633208787250567256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12507451.post-90837690654713856042013-04-13T12:10:17.686-04:002013-04-13T12:10:17.686-04:00I have no problem with background checks, and my s...I have no problem with background checks, and my state does them. BUT, when you talk about "mental illness," that runs a gamut, and often is assigned for no reason other than some psychobabbler's ideology.<br /><br />There are cases where a person, due to many things going wrong in their lives, become depressed and seek a pyschobabbler. They are then declared mentally ill. While the person will then get life in order and live happily for the next 30 years, if he goes for a gun they have that "mental illness" on his record and he's screwed.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.com