Do you have a license for that 3D printer?

  • BlackRing@midwest.social
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    2 days ago

    I hear what you’re saying, I think.

    I think that’s why I meant in principle. Due process ought to come quickly. No, the police in this country don’t have a good track record regarding people with mental health concerns.

    The reality of the situation makes things far darker. If we lived in a place in which a law like this could exist and truly help people, I’d be for it, especially in the absence of even better scenarios. Ideally, no laws at all perhaps?

    Your points here certainly don’t make me more likely to support this bill! Which it sounds like you agree.

    • shalafi@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      5
      arrow-down
      2
      ·
      2 days ago

      Being a liberal gun nut, I think on gun laws a lot, watch a lot on content on the subject. Just don’t have answers.

      I think we should be mandating safe storage though. Less kids and thieves with guns sounds great and I don’t see a 2A issue. Maybe allow one unsecured firearm in the home for defense. Maybe even 1 long gun and 1 pistol. Dunno.

      And yeah, the 2A is the issue. We can’t ignore or repeal it, stuck for now.

      One other thought; If we require a mental health professional to make the call, they’re always going to err on the side of caution. Can you imagine going to therapy and being advised, first visit, “You have zero mental health issues, a perfectly balanced mind. Go home.” Yeah, that’s never going to happen for anyone.