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In reply to the discussion: Expanding NICS mental disqualifications [View all]holdencaufield
(2,927 posts)19. You won't see any either ...
... (good solutions I mean).
Because Sandy Hook wasn't a failing of the country's gun regulations -- it was a failing of this country's mental health system. But, that won't stop prohibitionists from using the tragedy for their political ends.
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Agree and not just one right but all civil rights. The moment a person fills a prescription for a
jody
Dec 2012
#1
I'm only interested in stopping the nut jobs who are destroying the right to keep and bear arms.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#39
No amendment can take away a right that preexists our Constitution and does not depend on it. nt
jody
Dec 2012
#8
That can happen only under a totalitarian government. Rights obligate government to protect the
jody
Dec 2012
#10
Good point. Can't recall reading that drinking alcohol was viewed as a preexisting right, have you?
jody
Dec 2012
#14
Are you going to join me? Get away from all this name-calling and seriously discuss whether there is
jody
Dec 2012
#67
Do you know how many mental facilities have been closed due to defunding? Do you know how
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#11
Agree and I don't believe the situation will get better any time soon. Worst, we keep sending my
jody
Dec 2012
#17
yes. PTSD must be addressed immediately. I really hope Obama comes through for our hurting people.
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#22
So a girl with anorexia nervosa (a mental disorder) shouldn't have guns? N/T
bobclark86
Dec 2012
#41