Concerning Guns: The Time to Act is Now
Yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony regarding passing strong gun legislation. At this meeting former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords gave an emotional call for action. Still recovering from gunshot wounds to the head that have affected her speech and eyesight, she called for courage and for boldness. I want to echo her call for action. Action needs to be taken now in at least three areas:
We need to make sure that universal background checks are instituted, which take into consideration all relevant information.I’m not sure how we can introduce mental health information, but I’m not sure what that would involve. Do we enter into this database every person’s name that is taking anti-depressants, or is there a higher threshold of mental health related issue? What is clear is that if you wish to buy a gun, you should have to go through the same process whether you buy it at Walmart or through a private dealer. Background checks won’t keep every gun out o…
We need to make sure that universal background checks are instituted, which take into consideration all relevant information.I’m not sure how we can introduce mental health information, but I’m not sure what that would involve. Do we enter into this database every person’s name that is taking anti-depressants, or is there a higher threshold of mental health related issue? What is clear is that if you wish to buy a gun, you should have to go through the same process whether you buy it at Walmart or through a private dealer. Background checks won’t keep every gun out o…