Rational Nation USA
Purveyor of Truth
In a
prior post, published with the intent to facilitate open, frank, and honest discussion of post 1979 modern day conservatism (although that was inadvertently omitted, a
extreme rightwing insurgent high jacked the post with his pro NRA firearm nuttery. As is to be expected it was abundantly clear he had no intention of either frank or honest discussion. His only purpose was to push his over the top uncompromising agenda.
This
particular individual has been known to me for some time and while at one time we shared some common views on individual liberty and the proper role of government this is no longer the case.
At any rate, unable to understand what I consider a compromise position on firearm regulation, the parameters being his position of
no regulation beyond the NRA's position and an
outright banning of all firearms in the hands of civilian individuals, the following is my position.
A) The purpose of firearm regulation is to insure, to the greatest extent possible, that firearms do not end up in the hands of the mentally unbalanced, those who have a history of violent behaviors, those with prior criminal offenses involving firearms, or anyone whose true identity cannot be readily verified. Public safety concerns outweigh the special interest concerns of the NRA.
B) Mandatory firearm safety course from an approved training facility must be completed prior to purchase of any firearm,
C) Uniform and universal background checks.
D) Uniform mandatory waiting (or cooling off) periods that insures background checks can be, and are adequately performed.
E) Purchase of firearms at gun shows are permissible. However, transfer of ownership cannot be completed until background checks are completed and the individual is deemed eligible to own a firearm.
F) Any individual who is involved in and convicted of violent behaviors or criminal activity following the purchase of a firearm(s) will have their right to posses any firearm immediately revoked and the right to own will forever be rescinded.
G) The right to own, and
responsibly bear firearms shall not be infringed pursuant to the 2'nd amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Now, we will see if the
extreme rightwing NRA nut will honor his statement to provide his compromise solution.
For everyone else feel free to discuss any conservative positions or issues, either pro or con.
And do have a pleasant evening whatever you may be doing.
