I'm starting to get the sneaking suspicion that the way background checks are set up they're to deny as many people as possible in getting a gun. Not to prevent just criminals, but anyone who had the temerity to make a mistake in life. Whenever the government "assures" things will be proper and fair to citizens who "nothing to hide" you can bet your ass the opposite will happen.
It certainly looks that way with an Army veteran convicted of pot possession 25 years ago who was denied the right to purchase a gun. Yes, he committed a Federal felony but is pot enough to deny a permit? I thought "mental illness" or preventing "dangerous criminals" were the issue.
Imagine that. Serves his country, has as much training if not more than officers, gets shot in the service of his country but that nation he represented denies him his Constitutional rights.
Explain that, Emperor Diocletian Obama.
Oh. Sorry. And, "Who needs a gun?" Standard progressive logic.
Under Florida law, he can petition the state to restore his right to keep and bear arms. I don't know about Texas. And the conviction was from 42 years ago.
ReplyDeleteWow. He has to petition his masters.
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ReplyDeleteIn the U.S. you lose your right to vote when convicted of a felony. You can get this back by petition also. The State giveth, the State taketh away... and, maybe, returns if you ask nicely enough.
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