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Gun Control Reform Activism

TomSlick

(11,097 posts)

5. The problem is that people who become mass shooters don't think they have mental health issues.

Reply to Tigerfan73 (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 22, 2021, 08:28 PM

Apr 2021

If we had the best possible medical health available to anyone that wanted it, nascent mass shooters would not want ask for it.

It is difficult to force people to see a mental health professional unless a judge finds they are a danger to themselves or others. The mental health system is woefully underfunded but all the money in the world would not have a significant effect on gun violence.

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How background checks for guns should work. [View all] AndyS Apr 2021 OP

Like the British do. Grins Apr 2021 #1

Gun control Tigerfan73 Apr 2021 #2

What about the corporations and politicians that encourage and failitate the slaughter? marble falls Apr 2021 #4

The problem is that people who become mass shooters don't think they have mental health issues. TomSlick Apr 2021 #5

Here's my suggestion.... Sancho Apr 2021 #3

I'm an advocate for licensing gun owners. Your post makes too much sense. GoodRaisin Apr 2021 #6

Include a search for protection orders RainCaster Jun 2021 #7