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Q: Gun Control And Mental Health
asked by: Georgia59 on October 18th, 2007
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(sigh)

So a group of people from the Virginia Tech shooting and from the NRA are trying to get gun control tightened and restrict mentally ill people from getting guns.

What do you all think??

I'll tell ya what I think... I'm quite upset about it. There are plenty of mentally ill people who nowhere near going out and killing people. DISCRIMINATION!!!! We have no right to deny someone ANYTHING based on their health. That's ridiculous.
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Tylanas
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Was the guy from v-tech mentally ill?

If they're mentally ill in the select kinds that ARE prone to violence they should be refused a gun until they are healed.
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Sandbox Party
replied on October 18th, 2007
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if referring to somebody "of unsound mind" then yes, i totally agree. Anyone who doesnt have the capacity to make rational decisions shouldnt be allowed to carry any sort of weopon.
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Rodge
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Yes, you should totally allow people who are prone to violent rages access to DEADLY FREAKING WEAPONS.

Of course, I don't think anyone should have them, what with me being a bleeding heart liberal Brit and all. Wink
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Sandbox Party
replied on October 18th, 2007
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lol Rodge thats right... they dont allow guns there, do they?

such a good idea.
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Lion79
replied on October 18th, 2007
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wow, I couldn't even imagine ever owning/holding/firing a gun.
So why is it legal in US for people to own guns? I can understand for protection, but really wouldn't that be the only plausible excuse?
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Tylanas
replied on October 18th, 2007
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It is related to the very reasons we became an independent nation. Lords of Europe were the only people allowed to carry weapons, so the right for ALL Americans to "bear arms" is a big thing. To some people. I hate guns. Only the military, police members and hunters need them.
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lonestarguy
replied on October 18th, 2007
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I hate guns too. I've had to use one before in the military, but don't own one now. I like the way they do it in Britain. Therefore, I agree that weapons should not be allowed to anyone with violent tendencies and I would love to see stricter gun laws here in the US.
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Birch
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Re: Gun Control And Mental Health
Georgia59 wrote:
(sigh)

So a group of people from the Virginia Tech shooting and from the NRA are trying to get gun control tightened and restrict mentally ill people from getting guns.

What do you all think??

I'll tell ya what I think... I'm quite upset about it. There are plenty of mentally ill people who nowhere near going out and killing people. DISCRIMINATION!!!! We have no right to deny someone ANYTHING based on their health. That's ridiculous.


Work with enough mentally ill people, and you'll understand why if there is a past hx of a dx of MI a gun should be a forbidden tool. Of course there are mentally ill people who are not going to kill anyone. Until the day they do.

Yup, it's total discimination, I agree. But I do not want someone with antisocial personality d/o and no conscience to have easy access to a gun. 'Course they could get one anyway, but the more roadblocks the merrier.

Just like there are mentally healthy people who are not going to kill anyone. Until the day they do.

I agree with Rodge; no guns, no where.

“Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bullet cost five thousand dollar, we wouldn't have any innocent bystanders .” -Chris Rock

Eiri wrote:
Was the guy from v-tech mentally ill?

No, perfectly sane. Wink
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Tylanas
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Re: Gun Control And Mental Health
Birch wrote:

Eiri wrote:
Was the guy from v-tech mentally ill?

No, perfectly sane. Wink

I don't know, so if that's not sarcasm... How is v-tech related to mentally-ill people?
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Rodge
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Gun crime is actually rising in Britain. An eleven-year-old boy was shot in the head in a pub car park a few weeks ago, and I think something similar happened even more recently. I hate it.

We should melt all the stupid things and make something useful. Like forks. There are never enough forks in my house. Razz
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Birch
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Re: Gun Control And Mental Health
Eiri wrote:
Birch wrote:

Eiri wrote:
Was the guy from v-tech mentally ill?

No, perfectly sane. Wink

I don't know, so if that's not sarcasm... How is v-tech related to mentally-ill people?


I'm sorry, I thought you were kidding b/c a man walked into a university building and shot up the place, had a meltdown videotaped and his writings were disorganized and delusional, a lengthy history with the mental health system, and you asked if he was mentally ill. Wink

I'm teasing you...
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Tylanas
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Aaah. I agree with several people: Mentally stable people don't need guns, nor to mentally unstable people, no matter how placid they seem.
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Sandbox Party
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Eiri wrote:
Aaah. I agree with several people: Mentally stable people don't need guns, nor to mentally unstable people, no matter how placid they seem.


i dont think placid could be used to describe mentally unstable people. I've personally never met somebody who was mentally unstable that wasnt a complete wreck.

maybe its just my lack of experience.
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Tylanas
replied on October 18th, 2007
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Placid as in non-violent.
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Sandbox Party
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Eiri wrote:
Placid as in non-violent.


ah.

hell i know completely stable people who shouldnt have guns.
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HcoBrunette06
replied on October 18th, 2007
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hehe =)
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Sandbox Party
replied on October 18th, 2007
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HcoBrunette06 wrote:
hehe =)


like this one for instance ^^^^^^^^


Wink Laughing
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meblonde01
replied on October 19th, 2007
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rainfire1424 wrote:
Eiri wrote:
Placid as in non-violent.


ah.

hell i know completely stable people who shouldnt have guns.


Me too Rain.. And what about the ones that seem ok and then "click" they want to kill their wife/husband and kids?

I never wanted to kill anyone, not even myself.. But at times I thought the pain was so bad being death might be better..

People go through some trying time.. Some can't handle it and turn.. Boom!! someone is dead and others are saying "they seems like such a nice guy/girl.
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Sandbox Party
replied on October 19th, 2007
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hence the reason guns should be banned even with police.
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