First of all... I NEVER advocated banning guns. As a matter of fact, as I said - I own a gun. And I know how to use it.

Furthermore, I pretty much resent govt intrusion on all levels. Sobriety check points piss me off no end. The use of my social security card for ANYTHING except social security is a violation of my rights. The laws that require me to now have identification on me are antithetical to the constitution. Yet, Americans - in their ever present state of delusional paranoia have systematically rolled over to whatever govt propaganda campaign has been in the offing, and given up most of their most important rights in order to enjoy an illusion of safety.

HOWEVER - the second amendment is NOT clear about the rights of citizens to buy guns at walmart. We are NOT enrolled in militia's - and furthermore, it was assumed at the writing that the people who owned guns actually knew how to use them.

There is NOTHING unconstitutional in requiring proof of mental stability (for example - a doctors note), nor in requiring proof that you know the fundamentals of firearm safety. Nor would this impact your right, nor my right - to own a gun. A "Well Regulated Milita" MEANS that firearms are to be regulated - and it seems quite reasonable to me to make certain that guns are only in the hands of people who are safe, sane, and responsible.

And - by the way - I still submit that America is NOT the most free country on earth. Other countires are just as free - and many are far more just. We just think we are because we are told it all the time.