IJ1981
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Seems like a reasonable question. These areas can be dangerous at all times.
What does the Forum think?
What does the Forum think?
The cool thing about unpopular opinions...you are free to have them. I agree with you in part, but I disagree in part. The Constitutionalist in me disagrees with you and wants to call you some kind of liberal commie turd (j/k). BUT...I know that's not the case, because you seem to be pretty reasonable and truthfully, seeing that would make ME uncomfortable because as a retired cop, and man who raised two kids, and who has dealt with so-called young adults know that with very few exceptions...young adults are generally stupid, and can't be trusted to wash their nutz let alone operate anything more deadly than a microwave. I also know that their relative IQ drops exponentially as their gaggles get larger, and common sense, logic, and reason aren't a part of their behavior. But still, I don't agree that ANY city, state, or federal entity has the right to infringe on ANY of our rights.Public transport should be no different than any other public place. However, I can see why cities would be apprehensive to allow carry in such situations.
St. Louis is banning open carry due to large numbers of incidents with young adults walking around with AR pistols hanging off their necks. It is reckless in many cases but mostly legal. If I were a cop in such a situation, I can see why not having a dozen 19 year olds open carrying outside a gas station would make your job easier.
I know that is not a popular opinion on this board but there is nuance in many things in life.
Does one have to pass through metal detectors and hidden object detectors to board them.The real question, hidden in this thread, is -- In what ways are trains, busses, and subways distinguishable from airplanes? The consensus seems to be that prohibiting guns on airplanes is permissible. Why, then, are other modes of transportation different?
It is a philosophical question.Seems like a reasonable question.
Hello! You are going overboard! Did I have to spell out no felony, mental disturbances, no 200 parking tickets! Please!"Should a American Citizen With No Disabilities Be Able to Board a Train, Bus or Subway With a Firearm?"
American Citizens with no "Disabilities" ???
Curious - what kind of "disabilities" are you talking about? I wear glasses, and the VA just bought my first pair of hearing aids. Besides those things, I sometimes use a cane to walk. Do you think those "disabilities" should make me unable to board a train, bus or subway with a firearm?
Sorry if I'm sounding picky. It's just that I really want to vote in your poll and participate in this thread. And I can't unless you explain what kind of "disabilities" you're talking about.
Obviously! I wouldn't have asked otherwise.Did I have to spell out no felony, mental disturbances, no 200 parking tickets!
I think the OP was talking about a legal "disability," such as conviction for a felony. Disqualifying for a physical disability just wouldn't make any sense.Where in the Constitution does it disqualify people with a disability to defend themselves.
Perhaps a more accurate word to use would have been "disqualifications".Hello! You are going overboard! Did I have to spell out no felony, mental disturbances, no 200 parking tickets! Please!
Freedom is dangerous. It enables people to do stupid things with less fear of official pushback.Public transport should be no different than any other public place. However, I can see why cities would be apprehensive to allow carry in such situations.
St. Louis is banning open carry due to large numbers of incidents with young adults walking around with AR pistols hanging off their necks. It is reckless in many cases but mostly legal. If I were a cop in such a situation, I can see why not having a dozen 19 year olds open carrying outside a gas station would make your job easier.
I know that is not a popular opinion on this board but there is nuance in many things in life.
So blind people are supposed to be denied a Constitutional Right. I know blind people that have self defense weapons.I think the OP was talking about a legal "disability," such as conviction for a felony. Disqualifying for a physical disability just wouldn't make any sense.
ETA: Suppose you were a blind person getting on a train. Is it even realistic to think you would be carrying a gun?