As far as the behavior of animals in the wild this is part of the basis for eugenics. As it is obvious people tend to jump to conclusions and in relation to those conclusions. There are labels often placed upon the objects of there aggression. Ignorance lends to stereotypes as well as conclusions that have no basis whatsoever with respect to the real world.

As we are today the idea of being diagnosed as mentally ill is turning into a stereotype. This is where people are denied, insulted all because ignorance in some trumps common sense.

Deny Ignorance....

Any thoughts?

PS: I wish to take this opportunity to thank all other members for responding.

Firstly, as someone stated, a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder does not mean the person will commit any violent act. Many people can have the same diagnosis and only one may become violent. And not every person who commits a violent act has any sort of psychiatric disorder. So, I think the entire idea of dna screening is pointless.

Secondly, just based on my experience, the kids involved in groups who are learning things like gun safety normally aren't the unsupervised, troubled, Ritalin-ed up kids. I am very much in favor of teaching children responsible gun ownership and gun safety.

Originally posted by Momto2
Firstly, as someone stated, a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder does not mean the person will commit any violent act. Many people can have the same diagnosis and only one may become violent. And not every person who commits a violent act has any sort of psychiatric disorder. So, I think the entire idea of dna screening is pointless.

Secondly, just based on my experience, the kids involved in groups who are learning things like gun safety normally aren't the unsupervised, troubled, Ritalin-ed up kids. I am very much in favor of teaching children responsible gun ownership and gun safety.

Today DNA screening is a part of pre-natal care if that is what one wants and it is actually more along the lines of 1 in 5 million. That does not change the issue of the stigma and the potential abuse that such a social label would potentially entail. A psychotic person who is incapable of murder has the right to kill people who have entered his or her property, with the intent to do harm.

We are already talking about taking this right away from them....

Any thoughts?

Originally posted by Kashai

Originally posted by Momto2
Firstly, as someone stated, a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder does not mean the person will commit any violent act. Many people can have the same diagnosis and only one may become violent. And not every person who commits a violent act has any sort of psychiatric disorder. So, I think the entire idea of dna screening is pointless.

Secondly, just based on my experience, the kids involved in groups who are learning things like gun safety normally aren't the unsupervised, troubled, Ritalin-ed up kids. I am very much in favor of teaching children responsible gun ownership and gun safety.

Today DNA screening is a part of pre-natal care if that is what one wants and it is actually more along the lines of 1 in 5 million. That does not change the issue of the stigma and the potential abuse that such a social label would potentially entail. A psychotic person who is incapable of murder has the right to kill people who have entered his or her property, with the intent to do harm.

We are already talking about taking this right away from them....

Any thoughts?

I absolutely agree with you. I don't believe we can make assumptions about anyone based on their dna, particularly legal assumptions. And yes, everyone has the same legal rights until they prove through their actions (not their dna) that they have forfeited those rights. That's why I'm not so sure I agree even with the whole mental health evaluations or doctors reporting to background checks. Because where is that line drawn and who decides who is healthy and who isn't? Except in extreme situations (which laws for those already exist), it is purely interpretation of the doctor whether someone is "fit" or not. I was on antidepressants for one year due to what was diagnosed as an anxiety issue. (I later figured out I have adrenal issues that can be taken care of through natural means, not drugs) Who is to say some mental health law can't eventually exclude me from gun ownership because of my past history of using antidepressants? Too much pre-judging.