I’m new here. My politics have shifted left after seeing the horrors that MAGA has inflicted upon this country. But also, being very pro-gun means I also have concerns.
If I start voting blue, (In Tennessee BTW) what guarantee do I have against new gun restrictions? The Democratic gubernatorial candidate in my state is in favor of Red Flag laws. From what I understand, the idea is, if you represent a threat to yourself or others, you can have your guns temporarily confiscated.
My concern is where is the nuance there? If I make a dark joke about myself, does that make me suicidal and require confiscation? If I make a dark joke about Trump, does that make me a terrorist and require confiscation?
Some of these aspects of these laws allow law enforcement to act immediately without any sort of prior hearing or discussion. So, I basically have to walk on eggshells around everyone just in case I accidentally say something actionable?
Am I wrong on any of this? If I am, I would love to get clarity. I really want to un-fuck my state, but I don’t want to lose my 2nd amendment rights in the process.
— TechStorm7258 in Can I talk about something?
[h/t Rob Romano]
Sigh. The “horrors” inflicted by MAGA…are what? Asking for facts never gets anything concrete in response, just vague anecdotes that don’t pan out and some emotional responses with little connection to reality. Sadly there seems to be no cure for this boneheaded way of feeling (there is evidently little thought involved). Vote however your social media “friends” vote so you can be part of the Resistance, just like everyone else in your circle. But don’t come crying when you’re next on the menu when the Left gains control.