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I hate to do this as I laugh at people who post this kind of stuff, but here goes: It said the process was begun under the Obama administration, why? What reason would DOJ under Obama have for the action? Was Obama playing 3D chess?
MistWolf: I don't believe that the majority of the records removed fit your 'profile' - sure I'm sure there are some in there for minor offenses, but a lot of those folks are folks wanted for more serious offenses.
I think it is too broad a brush. The list is now said to contain only 788 names, really, only that many folks in the whole U.S. of A. that have outstanding warrants and should be prohibited? I find that hard to believe.
ETA: I'm sure most don't agree, but if you have an outstanding warrant, you aren't square with our society. I'm not too upset you can't purchase a gun until you get it squared. In your personal example you got screwed, I get that, but I'm not upset that someone who doesn't pay their child support, thumps on people and doesn't show up for court, drives while intoxicated and doesn't show up for court, shoplifts and doesn't show up for court, etc. can't buy a gun without first taking care of their obligation to our society.
Serious question: can we also revoke their right to vote until they are "square with society"? If not, why not?
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