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Papantonio: The Stand Your Ground Saga Continues (Original Post) GoLeft TV Feb 2014 OP
Therein lies the fallacy of billh58 Feb 2014 #1

billh58

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1. Therein lies the fallacy of
Sat Feb 22, 2014, 08:34 PM
Feb 2014

"shall issue" concealed carry statutes. A background check does not expose the emotional or mental stability of an applicant. Most LEOs and other government enforcement officers must pass a psychological test in order to be able to carry a gun on duty, but we are supposed to trust civilians until they become Zimmermans or Dunns.

These poorly written SYG and Castle Doctrine laws are creating a culture of vigilantes and summary justice at the end of a gun. That coupled with ease of access to guns, and carrying in public is a recipe for a major health hazard in this country.

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