Jonathon Jones's Blog - Posts Tagged "laws"
Batman Movie Shooting in Colorado
Gun lovers are going to hate reading this, but I have to say it...
Although I am sure the shooter at the Batman movie in Colorado could've easily obtained the weapons off of the streets, doesn't it make sense to people that, before they're given weapons or any kind of ammunition legally, that they should be given and fully pass some kind of psychiatric evaluation counseling?
With the amount of shooting sprees, self-inflicted gunshot wounds, etc., I'd think that would make a whole lot of sense. In my opinion, if counseled before being able to purchase a weapon, and any red flags went up psychologically speaking, I think that would help to save a whole lot of people if people who had the potential for such atrocities were not allowed to have those sorts of things.
Although I am sure the shooter at the Batman movie in Colorado could've easily obtained the weapons off of the streets, doesn't it make sense to people that, before they're given weapons or any kind of ammunition legally, that they should be given and fully pass some kind of psychiatric evaluation counseling?
With the amount of shooting sprees, self-inflicted gunshot wounds, etc., I'd think that would make a whole lot of sense. In my opinion, if counseled before being able to purchase a weapon, and any red flags went up psychologically speaking, I think that would help to save a whole lot of people if people who had the potential for such atrocities were not allowed to have those sorts of things.
America Should Not Be So Free
I think if you give too much rope to anyone they'll end up using it for something stupid. As I've always said....when you give people too much freedom, it means nothing unless they use that freedom with responsibility and convey an element of class while doing it. Otherwise, it's just plain stupidity and breaks down our standards of conscience as well as social status when perceived as a whole.
I'm, of course, not suggesting us being in complete control by external forces because we have North Korea and previously Germany to see what happens when those examples are used. However, total freedom? I don't believe in it, because it can disrupt people's lives and society as a whole and downgrade its overall worldwide worth. Therefore, there's something to be said for balance. If you swing too far one way or too far the other, things will become too extreme.
Freedom isn't the ability to do anything we want. Freedom is, instead, the opportunity for people to be responsible, use their conscience, as well as giving them a chance to be viewed by the majority of society as having a sense of self-respect, pride, and class. That's really the only way American society as a whole is going to be a better one, since it is actually NOT number one in everything anymore.
To be a better society, and better people overall, it's not about religion even though that sometimes helps, because non-religious people can still have good morals, have a conscience, do the right thing, and convey themselves in a way that shows class. It's all about getting us to all take the right path because, if we don't, we have just abused the right of freedom that we were given and, in turn, truly don't deserve it.
I'm, of course, not suggesting us being in complete control by external forces because we have North Korea and previously Germany to see what happens when those examples are used. However, total freedom? I don't believe in it, because it can disrupt people's lives and society as a whole and downgrade its overall worldwide worth. Therefore, there's something to be said for balance. If you swing too far one way or too far the other, things will become too extreme.
Freedom isn't the ability to do anything we want. Freedom is, instead, the opportunity for people to be responsible, use their conscience, as well as giving them a chance to be viewed by the majority of society as having a sense of self-respect, pride, and class. That's really the only way American society as a whole is going to be a better one, since it is actually NOT number one in everything anymore.
To be a better society, and better people overall, it's not about religion even though that sometimes helps, because non-religious people can still have good morals, have a conscience, do the right thing, and convey themselves in a way that shows class. It's all about getting us to all take the right path because, if we don't, we have just abused the right of freedom that we were given and, in turn, truly don't deserve it.
Obama Vs. Romney: The Presidential Race
Even though the economy didn't improve since his time in office, I think Obama has implemented a lot of programs that have helped those in need. Student loan holders got relief in a variety of ways if the loans were made under the Federal Government, and although many mock Obamacare, once it takes hold fully in 2014, you have no idea how many people that will help.
Basically, what it boils down to is this...
Beginning in January 2014, individuals under 65 years of age with income below 133 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) will be eligible for Medicaid. For the first time ever, low-income adults without children will be guaranteed coverage through Medicaid in every state without need for a waiver, and parents of children will be eligible at a uniform income level across all states.
Right now, the only ones who are getting free healthcare are those with families or those considered disabled who are on Medicaid. For those single adults out there out of work or those who aren't working much and make diddly, if they get sick and can't afford health insurance, they're screwed.
If Romney gets in office, I can almost guarantee that Mr. Richy-rich is going to feel that's unneeded and try to repeal it.
In addition, there's the issue of gay rights, which Obama firmly supports and is making progress with, and Romney, I believe, is still stuck in the dark ages. With me having a gay brother, I do believe they should have the same rights as everyone else. Many other countries do, so why is this country so far behind?
Overall, it is quite possible that some of Romney's policies MAY, in fact, equal or exceed those of Obama's in some ways as time goes on, but the fact of the matter is...some of these things have already been made LAWS under Obama, and right now all Romney can do is make promises, and we all know how well promises are often kept in the White House once someone manages to get in.
Basically, what it boils down to is this...
Beginning in January 2014, individuals under 65 years of age with income below 133 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) will be eligible for Medicaid. For the first time ever, low-income adults without children will be guaranteed coverage through Medicaid in every state without need for a waiver, and parents of children will be eligible at a uniform income level across all states.
Right now, the only ones who are getting free healthcare are those with families or those considered disabled who are on Medicaid. For those single adults out there out of work or those who aren't working much and make diddly, if they get sick and can't afford health insurance, they're screwed.
If Romney gets in office, I can almost guarantee that Mr. Richy-rich is going to feel that's unneeded and try to repeal it.
In addition, there's the issue of gay rights, which Obama firmly supports and is making progress with, and Romney, I believe, is still stuck in the dark ages. With me having a gay brother, I do believe they should have the same rights as everyone else. Many other countries do, so why is this country so far behind?
Overall, it is quite possible that some of Romney's policies MAY, in fact, equal or exceed those of Obama's in some ways as time goes on, but the fact of the matter is...some of these things have already been made LAWS under Obama, and right now all Romney can do is make promises, and we all know how well promises are often kept in the White House once someone manages to get in.
