Social Security moves to block the mentally ill from purchasing guns

The Hill ^ | May 4, 2016 | Tim Devaney

[dangerdoc]

I’m against it. But I think about half the people on disability SSI need to get the boot.

[Bratch]

But what about people who are disabled for a physical problem that also get treated for depression?

Many folks are prescribed SSRI drugs as a precaution when diagnosed with a debilitating condition. What if the government decides they are “mentally ill”?

[eartick]

You did not say mentally disabled, you implied and MEANT ALL disabled people.

Do not try to crawfish out of it now like a good little politician

[JimRed]

If you can’t function without having the govt pay for your mental shortcomings, you’re mentally disabled. And should not be able to buy firearms.

My copy of the second amendment does not exclude crazies or even freed felons from the right to keep and bear arms.

[sparklite2]

We are talking about mental disability. Period.