The Tourist
Moderator
Many times we debate gun ownership by repeating guaranties in The Second or in citing references in The Federalist Papers.
As for an armed society, we often debate staunch leftists and gun control advocates on just what these statements mean in a modern application.
But the one thing that strikes me is the concept of "mental defect or illness."
It pops up in many concepts. The idea of abortion is another hot-button debate, but we might soften our stance in cases of rape or mental defect.
And to be sure, a defendant's life or freedom can hinge on his sanity at the time of his crime. He could kill an entire family, and yet walk free.
So, I'd like to ask my fellow TFL members, just what exactly should be our parameters for a mental defect. If it is an illness, should sufferers still get a chance to own firearms. What are your feelings about mental patients free in your town that legally own firearms under our current laws.
And don't be polite on my account. Speak the truth.
As for an armed society, we often debate staunch leftists and gun control advocates on just what these statements mean in a modern application.
But the one thing that strikes me is the concept of "mental defect or illness."
It pops up in many concepts. The idea of abortion is another hot-button debate, but we might soften our stance in cases of rape or mental defect.
And to be sure, a defendant's life or freedom can hinge on his sanity at the time of his crime. He could kill an entire family, and yet walk free.
So, I'd like to ask my fellow TFL members, just what exactly should be our parameters for a mental defect. If it is an illness, should sufferers still get a chance to own firearms. What are your feelings about mental patients free in your town that legally own firearms under our current laws.
And don't be polite on my account. Speak the truth.