Missouri State Rep. Stacy Newman has a proposed bill that would: “require anyone buying a gun to follow the restrictions required of women seeking abortions, including a 72-hour waiting period.” Despite being regularly insulted and subjected to jeers by her legislative colleagues, she has long-championed common sense gun laws and pro-choice measures. Her bill would require this before permission to buy a gun:
1. "Meet with a licensed physician to discuss the risks of gun ownership at least 72 hours before attempting to buy a gun and obtain a written notice approval.
2. "Buy the gun from a licensed gun dealer located at least 120 miles from the purchaser’s legal residence.
3. "Review the medical risks associated with firearms, including photographs of fatal firearm injuries, and the alternatives to purchasing a firearm, including “materials about peaceful and nonviolent conflict resolution,” with the gun dealer orally and in writing.
4. "Watch a 30-minute video about fatal firearm injuries. . . .
5. "Tour an emergency trauma center at the nearest qualified urban hospital on a weekend between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., when gun violence victims are present, and get written verification from a doctor.
6. "Meet with at least two families who have been victims of gun violence and two local faith leaders who have officiated, within the last year, a funeral for a victim of gun violence who was under the age of 18."
Because the bill so closely mirrors the requirements for getting an abortion in Missouri, this proposal is a challenge to the pro-life advocates. Of course, it won't get any serious consideration -- but, damn, doesn't it feel good to make them squirm?
Ralph
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