There’s plenty of debate about what can be done to help stop mass shootings before they ever start, and David Frum seems to think that “red flag” laws could help, and he provided some examples of what might get a flag of that color. Here’s one:
Why isn't this a red flag? https://t.co/JD3k7eWojP
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 7, 2019
A guy carrying holstered guns in an area where presumably it’s legally allowed while minding his own business counts as a “red flag”?
Because he’s not doing anything wrong. Harming no one. Why would it be a “red flag”?
— EducatëdHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) August 7, 2019
So peacefully exercising a constitutional right is a red flag, David?
— Veterans for Liberty (@Vets4AP) August 7, 2019
Because it’s legal to carry and mass shooting generally happen in places that don’t allow guns. Kinda like how there are more burglars in the UK since outlawing guns is practically and invitation to enter someone’s home illegally.
— Kevin Swango (@SwangoKevin) August 7, 2019
Because in many states you can lawfully open carry. I know that makes the weak cry foul but we don't live life according to the emotional state of the constantly offended.
— StrangerThanThings (@ShaolinKungFu81) August 7, 2019
Frum provided a couple more examples of what he’d consider “red flags”:
Rifle in a coffee shop. Why isn't THIS a red flag? https://t.co/Rc0Mh1erlc
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 7, 2019
Red flag? https://t.co/2rS3CjHl0R
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 7, 2019
After all that, it turns out Frum might help change some minds, and not in the way he might have hoped:
Thank you for perfectly proving why we DON'T need #RedFlagLaws.
— rockin lady (@rockinlady) August 7, 2019
Thanks for showing us why we shouldn't trust anyone who claims red flag laws will be applied judiciously and fairly.
— Chewiechipsahoy (@Crapplefratz) August 7, 2019
Red Flag laws will instantly be abused to harass and demonize gun owners.
>Nu uh!
5 minutes later…
>Open Carry is a red flag.
— Adeptus Archer (@ArcherMint) August 7, 2019
And this, ladies and gents, is why red flag laws are a huge mistake. https://t.co/ZGNWndonOh
— The?FOO (@PolitiBunny) August 7, 2019
David Frum single-handedly trying to kill any conservative support for Red-Flag laws. pic.twitter.com/vFqAXky7TN
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) August 7, 2019
This is why it’s a bad idea, thanks
— DemocratsHaveLostTheirMinds (@krassenstein45) August 7, 2019
Yes, that was very helpful.
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