Gun control, 5 common-ground steps: Our view
I will admit, I may be a bit more independent that many of the outspoken here that take "shall not be infringed" from an absolute position. **On a side note, I believe that people should be allowed to own AR-15s and "standard" (ie high-capacity) magazines.
But, I am one who agrees that there are limits on freedoms to the extent that we do not impede on the freedoms of others. I.E., we have freedom of speech but are not allowed to libel or slander. We have freedom of Religion, but cults are curtailed, etc.
In reference to background checks, why not require that records of the transaction are not kept? What if the only time the results of the background check reported to the authorities are only reported if someone is denied?
Going further, what if there were similar restrictions on the reporting of mental illness? For example, the mental health professional should only report the name and that they are not allowed to own firearms (subject to a Court's approval). That way if the FFL runs the check, it should only come back as "approved" or "denied." Deny the system from invading privacy by not including the condition diagnoses, reasons, etc.
So, let's hear it form the more moderates out there? What say you?
I will admit, I may be a bit more independent that many of the outspoken here that take "shall not be infringed" from an absolute position. **On a side note, I believe that people should be allowed to own AR-15s and "standard" (ie high-capacity) magazines.
But, I am one who agrees that there are limits on freedoms to the extent that we do not impede on the freedoms of others. I.E., we have freedom of speech but are not allowed to libel or slander. We have freedom of Religion, but cults are curtailed, etc.
In reference to background checks, why not require that records of the transaction are not kept? What if the only time the results of the background check reported to the authorities are only reported if someone is denied?
Going further, what if there were similar restrictions on the reporting of mental illness? For example, the mental health professional should only report the name and that they are not allowed to own firearms (subject to a Court's approval). That way if the FFL runs the check, it should only come back as "approved" or "denied." Deny the system from invading privacy by not including the condition diagnoses, reasons, etc.
So, let's hear it form the more moderates out there? What say you?