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Originally Posted by Rockstar
Ya maybe it does, just a little.  But then what is the idea behind barring someone from purchasing a firearm because they used marijuana?
I’m just throwing out ideas. It’s been said Democrats no longer accept donations from the gun lobby. But damn do they ever rake it from the pharmaceutical companies. So I expect prescription drugs that are known to cause some pretty heinous side effects will never be considered anyway.  |
In 1968 the Government passed the Gun Control Act, and made it illegal to buy or own a firearm if using or possessing a Schedule one drug, and in 1970 the FEDS classified Marijuana as a schedule 1 drug (which means it had no acceptable medical use at the time, and was fairly easy to abuse) , making it illegal to use or posses.
If you are wondering why alcohol was included, it's already illegal to buy or have a firearm in your possession while under the influence of alcohol.
There is no "magic bullet" (pun intended) in addressing these types of killings. The root cause is instant gratification coupled with lack of accountability on the part of the shooters, and they get that from society at large. Address that, and you will see progress.