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I don't think these red flag bills are coming from a place of "let's take all your guns". I understand the point they're trying to address: to stop the most dangerous people from hurting themselves or others.
But this bill doesn't do that, @marcorubio. Here's why. 1/
But this bill doesn't do that, @marcorubio. Here's why. 1/
@marcorubio A lot of the requirements that you have in place for due process protections are great. But there's no requirement that the person deemed to be a danger to themselves or others receives any mental health treatment whatsoever. 2/
@marcorubio In fact, wouldn't it be better if there was a requirement that the initial determination that you were a danger came from a doctor who actually examined you, instead of a judge in a courtroom in a hearing you most likely aren't even allowed to attend? 3/
I personally think even a year is too long for the order, even if they're allowed to petition the court for relief. And I'd like to see a hearing far earlier than 14 days. These laws would be seldom used, but that doesn't make any civil rights violation less important. 4/
And again, the law only targets guns. They can still get behind the wheel of their car, or go out and buy some sharp kitchen knives, and hurt themselves in other ways.
As written, this is unfortunately a gun control solution to a mental health problem in my opinion. 5/5
As written, this is unfortunately a gun control solution to a mental health problem in my opinion. 5/5
