kengrubb
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Assuming Naveed Afzal Haq, the Seattle Jewish Federation shooter, does have a valid Washington Concealed Pistol License, the issue then emerges about mental health and whether existing laws are tough enough.
My first and only question would be how tough is tough enough? Put another way, to what degree do we use the argument of a "history of mental illness" to deny someone the right to own, use, possess and carry a gun?
Anyone seen "Minority Report" and interested in a Department of Pre-Crime?
What if someone sees a shrink twice a week? How about twice a month? What if someone has ever been on a psychiatrist's couch (for counseling) for any reason?
Does calling in to discuss your problems with Dr. Laura count--although she's not a psychiatrist.
Do psychologists and licensed counselors count or only if it's a psychiatrist?
Some folks discuss their problems with their M.D., pastor, rabbi, accountant, bartender, etc.
Suppose one were involuntarily committed by family members, but the psychiatrist observes you and releases you? What if they only keep one for a week? How about two?
I suppose, much like art and pornography, "mental illness" often depends upon it's beholder.
My first and only question would be how tough is tough enough? Put another way, to what degree do we use the argument of a "history of mental illness" to deny someone the right to own, use, possess and carry a gun?
Anyone seen "Minority Report" and interested in a Department of Pre-Crime?
What if someone sees a shrink twice a week? How about twice a month? What if someone has ever been on a psychiatrist's couch (for counseling) for any reason?
Does calling in to discuss your problems with Dr. Laura count--although she's not a psychiatrist.
Do psychologists and licensed counselors count or only if it's a psychiatrist?
Some folks discuss their problems with their M.D., pastor, rabbi, accountant, bartender, etc.
Suppose one were involuntarily committed by family members, but the psychiatrist observes you and releases you? What if they only keep one for a week? How about two?
I suppose, much like art and pornography, "mental illness" often depends upon it's beholder.