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Hello, again (it's me, Professor).

Just had to post here. Reading about the EO just issued by Obama. Remember, I'm a fairly independent person. I think that, broadly, that government is best which governs least. Furthermore, I also believe that states should have far more say in making the laws that govern their citizens than the Fed. And, lastly, that I'm not a fan of Obama (not anti-, just not a fan).

All that said - how can anyone disagree with his EO? He just wants to do more background checks on people who buy guns!

Personally, I think he should go further. Make the line for "who gets a check done on them" similar to the line on "who can receive a 1-time, tax-free monetary gift". Namely - family. If you want to sell a gun to your son, wife, brother, husband, etc., then no background check is needed. But, if you sell a gun to anyone else, you have to do a check. They cost ~$20. When you sell a gun for $600, an extra $20 is piddling.

Am I being way off base, here?

Nope. Perfectly logical approach (which is why Republicans are deeply opposed to it).

Welcome back. Post more - it's pretty friendly around here. Hope all is well.

well you can disagree because the legislative power resides in the congress not the executive

Fair point. I wonder on what grounds he is trying to justify this action as constitutional?

Pretty pathetic that basic, common sense gun control supported by the vast majority of the population can't make it through the legislative branch. The NRA really has the country by the balls doesn't it.

Why would any gun rights supporter oppose such a no-brainer measure? To say we have enough gun laws in place when anybody can just go to a non-licensed dealer and buy whatever they want with no check (and no consequences for the seller)--who does that?

This is why I can't stand the NRA and their toadies in gov't--they oppose everything no matter how sensible.

Welcome back Prof!

Non-licensed seller. You know what he meant.