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One proposal would formally give permission to states to submit "the limited information necessary to help keep guns out of potentially dangerous hands," without having to worry about the privacy provisions in a law known as HIPAA.
linkaroo
The other proposal would clarify that those who are involuntarily committed to a mental institution -- both inpatient and outpatient -- count under the law as "committed to a mental institution."
Over the past year, the administration has been trying to get states to offer up more data for that system, after failing to pass legislation to expand the background check infrastructure.
BlackJackal
There should be more effort and money put into removing the stigma of seeking mental health treatment rather than giving those with issues something else to worry about.
thisguyrighthere
For the children of course.
We got this HIPAA thing here. Very important. Cant even mention it without the ACLU jumping down your throats. Dems too for that matter. But the Dems arent Dems anymore. They're just more of the same tyrants as are the Repubs.
thisguyrighthere
No room for abuses here:linkaroo
The other proposal would clarify that those who are involuntarily committed to a mental institution -- both inpatient and outpatient -- count under the law as "committed to a mental institution."
What qualifies as 'committed to a mental institution' ? It's that word "outpatient" that gets me. Can you be committed to a mental institution as an outpatient? What's involved to be committed?
thisguyrighthere
I wonder if the mental health advocates will come pouring out against this. After all a person with mental health issues is more likely to be a victim of a crime than a perpetrator so in a way these executive actions seek to disarm victims.
thisguyrighthere
ETA: Also an incentive to not seek help if you feel like you need it. That'll be good for society.
Krazysh0t
reply to post by sheepslayer247
Considering you are more likely to die in a car accident then from some mass shooting perpetrated by a mentally ill person, I don't really care if they obtain a firearm. People die, it is a part of life. Sometimes it is directly caused by other people. Can't change the world through feel good legislation.