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In order to understand the relationship between mental illness, violence, and firearms, we must first understand the complex phenomenon of “mental illness.” Although many Americans will experience some degree of mental illness at least once in their lives, only a small percentage will develop serious, chronic mental illnesses that substantially impact their ability to function on a daily basis. “Mental illness” is a complex topic that affects millions of Americans every year.

In the rush to “do something” and avert political fallout, Republicans need to be reminded that betraying their base to make concessions to those who demand it all is no way to build a “red wave.”

Texas governor greg abbott a short while ago today asked state leaders to work to prevent future school shootings. in a letter to the speaker of the house, governor abbott says we as a state must reassess mass violence. as leaders, we must come together to protect all texans. one topic on that agenda, firearm safety. our panel of reporters back with us. this is a letter with the governor. it's the loop that the leiutenant runs the state senate, powerful men in texas. the committee for school safety, mental health, police training and firearm safety. it does not say firearm access. >> it's a ve...

Unrestricted firearm access and judge benitez's decision last week, the united states has seen several cases that chipped away at comments common sense gun control measures. perhaps most importantly, in 2008, with d.c. versus heller. in which the supreme court after more than 200 years of acknowledging limits on gun ownership decided to scrap all that precedent and say that the second amendment guaranteed almost any individuals right to own egan. there's no evidence that the founding fathers intended this at all. but even if there were, those men could not have conceived of the weapons we can ...

Interpretation by the courts. contrary to the reports pushed by the nra and other gun lobbying groups, for most of american history, the idea that the second amendment guaranteed unfettered personal gun ownership was a nonstarter. indeed, well into the 20th century, the supreme court repeatedly ruled that the second amendment applied only to gun ownership within the context of a state militia. supreme court justiceberger, appointed by richard nixon was asked about the nra idea of unlimited gun ownership under the second amendment in 1991. >> this has been the subject of one of the greatest pie...