I didn't hear anything from Obama that would have prevented any of the mass murders we have had in the past few years. And I didn't hear any of the media people mention that.
They conducted background checks on me every time I purchased a gun at the gunshow in Ladson, SC. We are right about requiring background checks. Stupid not to.
A problem is that unstable people may not have any kind of criminal record. Is it right to put the responsibility on doctors? That's a hard sell. They are vulnerable. Though it probably won't work for particularly ignorant people, family service messages about keeping guns away from mentally ill and unstable people may work better than we think. Police can be encouraged to be proactive about collecting and storing guns from homes where those people live. When Mom has Junior's guns removed, he can file a complaint and a judge can decide if he's cool enough to have them. He'll have a hearing. I don't think there are many instances where this will happen. Not that many. But, all it takes is one unstable person to open fire every three or four months to keep the issue right on top. So, create a plan, get it out through public service modes...TV, Bill boards, churches, the news... get people talking about it. This would work for domestic abuse situations, too. We have reached a point where we really need to do something about it. Something effective. Meanwhile, Obama is gathering applause instead of doing something that will work. Where are the truly smart leaders?
They conducted background checks on me every time I purchased a gun at the gunshow in Ladson, SC. We are right about requiring background checks. Stupid not to.
A problem is that unstable people may not have any kind of criminal record. Is it right to put the responsibility on doctors? That's a hard sell. They are vulnerable. Though it probably won't work for particularly ignorant people, family service messages about keeping guns away from mentally ill and unstable people may work better than we think. Police can be encouraged to be proactive about collecting and storing guns from homes where those people live. When Mom has Junior's guns removed, he can file a complaint and a judge can decide if he's cool enough to have them. He'll have a hearing. I don't think there are many instances where this will happen. Not that many. But, all it takes is one unstable person to open fire every three or four months to keep the issue right on top. So, create a plan, get it out through public service modes...TV, Bill boards, churches, the news... get people talking about it. This would work for domestic abuse situations, too. We have reached a point where we really need to do something about it. Something effective. Meanwhile, Obama is gathering applause instead of doing something that will work. Where are the truly smart leaders?
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