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So, assuming that we agree that people should be allowed to own guns, how do we, the other members of society, know which mentally ill persons should be allowed
by bmelton 13y ago
So, assuming that we agree that people should be allowed to own guns, how do we, the other members of society, know which mentally ill persons should be allowed to and which shouldn't? Should your rights be suspended on involuntary commitment? Were you ever involuntarily committed? Was there ever a life event of yours that you would mark as the 'moment' that should have triggered to society that you shouldn't own a firearm?
Apologies if these questions are invasive, or even if they're just taken as rude. They feel rude of me to ask, and for that I apologize, but I've never had the luxury of speaking to someone so seemingly objective about their own situation before.
Edit: I redact the question. I don't know why, but it makes me feel dirty asking it, and I'd rather I hadn't. Thanks anyway.
- d0ugie 13y agoYes, involuntary commitment, at least a post-72 hour commitment imposed by a judge, should be a dealbreaker. Having filled a Klonopin prescription no, but having filled a lithium prescription yes. Unipolar depression isn't quite the softball mood disorder people may realize (in comparison to bipolar), I wouldn't want citizens prone to major depressive episodes to have guns either, and it's also noteworthy that those diagnosed with depression often turn out to have something more colorful, such as bipolar. edit: As for bipolar CIA agents on Homeland, they should be restricted to carrying pistol-shaped tasers.
- bmelton 13y agoNow I'm trying to remember if I can recall any scenes in which Claire Danes' character enters a scene intentionally armed. My memory is failing me though.