matrix wrote:apostate wrote:matrix wrote:I'm not an expert nor am I a policymaker, but it sure seems wrong to me that a certifiable nut like Loughner can legally purchase a firearm. Don't you think we should take steps to prevent that? I'm sure a really smart person could devise a reasonable mechanism for this purpose.
Do you mean something like court-ordered commitment to an inpatient mental health facility?
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That would do nothing to address the problem of mentally ill people purchasing firearms. But I assume you knew that. And what do you mean anyway? Not all mentally ill people should be committed, but almost all should not be able to purchase a firearm.
I believe the government shouldn't deny someone's constitutional rights without due process of law. But I suspect you knew that.
In any case, if someone is too crazy to be allowed to purchase a firearm, they're far too crazy to be allowed to vote.