tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post1756619785511231043..comments2023-06-25T10:41:27.949-04:00Comments on Prickly Pam: Put me on the crazy list.Prickly Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17785652192660393397noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post-52942436205288493022013-01-07T23:20:44.594-05:002013-01-07T23:20:44.594-05:00Some very good points.
I can't speak to the...Some very good points. <br /><br />I can't speak to the idea of "hot" firearms. Some people who aren't supposed to do things will always do them anyway. I can't attempt to address that; that's outside my area of expertise.<br /><br />I'd like to use another blog post to address the question of whether the database would stop people from seeking treatment. Stay tuned :)<br /><br />And thanks for sharing your opinion!Prickly Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785652192660393397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post-65738411749991511192013-01-07T08:15:21.000-05:002013-01-07T08:15:21.000-05:00First, I want to say congrats on having the guts t...First, I want to say congrats on having the guts to write this. I have pondered some of these things myself over the years. The issues that I see with the "database" idea is that currently violent fellons can not have a licens to cary either and yet that does not stop them from buying one that was stolen or "hot". I guess I'm wondering if we would have either an increase in the black market value and therefore an increase in break ins and thefts of gun stores or a decrease in those willing to seek treatment for the fear of losing the privlage. I do have a permit to cary a weapon and if I thought I would lose that permit by going to the hospital for help, I'm not so sure that I would go. I have been a hunter since I was 12 and value my permit as much as my drivers licens. I'm wondering how many people would try to push through it instead of getting help if losing there permit was seen as being a punishment for being mentaly ill? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post-82176745478203460312013-01-06T01:00:06.371-05:002013-01-06T01:00:06.371-05:00Thanks for your comments, Luke!.
First, disagreei...Thanks for your comments, Luke!.<br /><br />First, disagreeing is fine! How can we have an honest discussion if we don't feel free to bring our true opinions? I'm glad you took the time to write all this.<br /><br />I, too, have some misgivings regarding people who are 302'd. But I'm afraid anyone who has been 302'd is already regarded as one of those mental defectives. I found this: "Act 77 . . . requires all counties to submit to the Pennsylvania state police the names of all individuals who have been involuntarily committed to in-patient treatment. This Act prohibits anyone committed under Sections 302, 303 or 304 to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms," at http://www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/commitment.aspx<br /><br />I agree that being a non-traditionally sprititual person is looked upon with great suspicion. Sad. And I, too, question the ability of some folks to own firearms because they appear to be "normal." I know that what I'm suggesting won't fix the problem of gun violence, but only that it may be a part of the solution. And then there's that whole gun show loophole thing. . .<br /><br />I'm not sure the idea of evaluation prior to purchasing is practical. Do you have any thoughts on who would do the evaluation? <br /><br />Anyway, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments and encouragement! Thank you!Prickly Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785652192660393397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post-9473096594310456922013-01-06T00:05:00.935-05:002013-01-06T00:05:00.935-05:00Keep em coming Pam, you are doing an excellent job...Keep em coming Pam, you are doing an excellent job with your blog! I may not agree with all of your opinions - but as the saying goes "that's why they call them opinions, everybody has one" <br /><br />Basically, I agree that it takes a ton of courage to put your experiences out there. I find your work admirable. The blog is well written too! <br /><br />I was surprised at the actual language of the law you cited - mentally defective - Wow! I disagree however, with banning all who have been admitted to a hospital under the premise of being a danger to themselves or others. <br /><br />I actually, do not wish to ever own a gun. That being said, I know many more "regular" folk who surely should not have one but have many. <br /><br />There are some out there whose mental illness may have unknowingly been having a spiritual experience and were fasting, when someone says - put them in a hospital. These type then get put on the list you are referring to. Not to say they are denying they have a diagnosis, but they tend to be very peaceful people with no thoughts to harm themselves. <br /><br />Yet, there are others, who call themselves normal - stigmatize those who seek mental health treatment (even if not diagnosed with an illness) and are abusive to those around them daily. I personally know many like this. In my opinion. I would trust the guy who had a spiritual experience and is God fearing more so than the "normal guy" who brags about his weapons. The spiritual guy, likes to get in touch with nature and bring people together, but, more so in today's day and age, that is considered a mental illness. <br /><br />To wind up my own article here - my suggestion is to restrict the amount of guns in general in this country. I am sure you have seen news stories or read articles about how many more deaths per guns the US has compared to other industrialized nations, of which in some, they are almost non existent. If the mental health thing is still going to be correlated with every firearm crime, I believe every individual should have a mental health or anger management evaluation prior to purchasing. Not just those with a current diagnosis etc... <br /><br />Okay - that was way longer than expected. :)<br /><br />Keep sharing.<br /><br />Luke<br /><br />Lukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post-41956141632517805042013-01-04T11:00:10.206-05:002013-01-04T11:00:10.206-05:00Thanks, Linda. Somebody has to start a discussion,...Thanks, Linda. Somebody has to start a discussion, but I'm not sure if it's courage or foolishness :/ Time will tell.<br /><br />Prickly Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785652192660393397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615583512263077866.post-16757705160433070112013-01-03T16:12:47.664-05:002013-01-03T16:12:47.664-05:00Thank you for your courage to write this. I am so...Thank you for your courage to write this. I am sorry for your periods of depression. You are need to speak out.Linda Elsdonnoreply@blogger.com