sjfcontrol wrote:Let me see if I understand what you want...
You want to further restrict a constitutional right, by
1) Increasing the fees (taxes) to exercise the right
2) Making the proficiency test more difficult, such that the elderly or mildly handicapped (arthritis?) cannot defend themselves.
Have I got that about right?
I understand your concern, but increased fees could prevent some from exercising their rights, regardless of competency.
In my CHL class, the first words out of the instructor's mouth were "is there anyone here who has never fired a handgun?" Two people raised their hands...I was a little shocked. I don't think anyone would show up for a driver's license exam without ever having driven a car before, however driving is not a constitutional right. You can't legislate against poor judgement.