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Sir Kenyth · 01-17-2003, 10:58 AM

One problem we have with laws is that eveyone want's laws that protect their interests. Few want to actually spend the money it takes to develop the infrastucture to enforce said laws. The background check database system is faulty. For one thing, the people in charge of checking the buyers out have a conflict of interest right from the start. A fake ID will get you a gun just as quick as a real one. I think we all know that it's not that hard to get fake ID using someone elses name.

To make the laws low cost to enforce, they put the primary responsibility for them on the people. They also make laws generalized and zero tolerance so no one has to make a judgement call. These kind of laws can be quite dangerous to personal rights. Do you want to know how easy it is to ruin someones chances to own a firearm? To take away someones legal right? Just go request a restraining order on them. Restraining orders are issued without a lot of thought. It's not a conviction of anything and doesn't implicate you in any sort of crime. Nor does anything have to be proven to get one against you. In divorce cases, they can almost be standard procedure! It can be used to take away your right to own a firearm and that's not right!

01-17-2003, 10:58 AM	#34
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	One problem we have with laws is that eveyone want's laws that protect their interests. Few want to actually spend the money it takes to develop the infrastucture to enforce said laws. The background check database system is faulty. For one thing, the people in charge of checking the buyers out have a conflict of interest right from the start. A fake ID will get you a gun just as quick as a real one. I think we all know that it's not that hard to get fake ID using someone elses name. To make the laws low cost to enforce, they put the primary responsibility for them on the people. They also make laws generalized and zero tolerance so no one has to make a judgement call. These kind of laws can be quite dangerous to personal rights. Do you want to know how easy it is to ruin someones chances to own a firearm? To take away someones legal right? Just go request a restraining order on them. Restraining orders are issued without a lot of thought. It's not a conviction of anything and doesn't implicate you in any sort of crime. Nor does anything have to be proven to get one against you. In divorce cases, they can almost be standard procedure! It can be used to take away your right to own a firearm and that's not right! __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.