Postby Brian » April 19th, 2003, 6:17 pm
So far it seems I am the only one to choose "yes, anyone should" so far.
I guesss I should clear up exactly what I mean. I was gonna pick #2 but I have mixed feeling about which convicted felons should be permitted gun ownership. As far as violent felons I say they shouldnt own guns, but what about felons of a non-violent nature? Is anyone who is conviced of a crime a felon? Are convicted theives felons? What about minor drug convictions? I am not too sure of all the classifications in legal terms, which is why I didnt exactly know how to vote. Also I have a personal reason. A close family member of mine is in fact a convicted felon. That person is now 27, but when they were about 20 or 21 they were involved with a young female , well under the legal age of consent. I am very close to this family member and we have talked quite alot about the details of the case. From there account(both parties), there was no accual sexual relations between the two, but definately a fine line of desensy was crossed. There was a conviction, and some jail time, and probation(mainly because of the age of the girl). That probation has just been completed this past month and I have to say I am glad, as well as the person in question. This person is in no way a violent fenon, although because of the age of the offended he is classified as such and at this time is not permitted to own a firearm of any sort. This person loves to hunt, BIG TIME. We all grew up in the country and hunting is a major part of almost all our family. This has been difficult cause the good ol boy nature of this person. Ya know, country boy, mountain man kinda stuff. Thats isnt me,..I hate to hunt. Anyway,....this person says he can potition the courts to get his gun rights back, but isnt sure if he will , or how long it will take. I think he should be allowed, but then again I am probably parcial because its family.
I guess my choice would be a case by case basis, even when convicted felons are involved.
God bless