That is so assinine. You cannot let the government control what someone has to say outside of the typical five understood exclusions (libel/slander, etc.)
This weapon is just like mandating that restaurants have to forbid smoking.
There is no conspiracy of doctors - and 'none of your business' is a legitemate reply AS IS boycotting doctors who do ask that question. That is how CONSERVATIVES get things done.
As a private citizen, no. As an individual in a position of authority and either on the state payroll, or operating with a license from the state, yes.
You cannot let the government control what someone has to say outside of the typical five understood exclusions (libel/slander, etc.)
Sure you can, when such speech constitutes harassment at the least, and a conspiracy to deprive the American people of their arms at the most.
This weapon is just like mandating that restaurants have to forbid smoking.
No it isn't.
There is no conspiracy of doctors - and 'none of your business' is a legitemate reply AS IS boycotting doctors who do ask that question. That is how CONSERVATIVES get things done.
Yes, there is absolutely a conspiracy to disarm the American people.
"None of your business" is certainly a legitimate reply, but as others have noted, if you so reply, they will check "yes" on the gun ownership box. Also, the doctor could ask the question of others living in your house, such as a child or an elderly parent with diminishing mental facilties; either of which may let the cat out of the bag.
For instance, the next question could be "since there are guns in your house, are they ever left around so a minor can access them?". Granny, not knowing any better or not even understanding the question, may answer "yes". In many states, that is a crime, and a doctor will report you to the stasi.
Boycotting doctors was certainly an option 50 years ago. Today, in our quasi-socialized medical "system", it isn't so easy.
I suppose one could argue for getting the government out of the medical system, but that isn't going to happen realisticly. The next best thing is for state legislatures to actively protect individuals from harassment by doctors.