3 hours ago, Procus said:

Hey genius, do you realize that context is everything? Apparently not. Protections depend on context like housing, employment.

Agreed…

context is indeed everything

15 hours ago, we_gotta_believe said:

So you're saying if a law was enacted tomorrow banning Jews from owning guns, that it wouldn't be found to be unconstitutional? Is that accurate, counselor?

Bad analogy. The rationale for banning transgenders from owning guns is that by and large, they are mentally disturbed.

Just now, Procus said:

Bad analogy. The rationale for banning transgenders from owning guns is that by and large, they are mentally disturbed.

So are 99% of trumpbots. But unfortunately, our feelings don't matter in a court of law, and wanton discrimination is still illegal.

The Justice Department does not pass laws. Congress does. I do not see how DOJ can enact this. It would set precedent that the 2nd Amendment is limited and other law-abiding citizens can be banned from buying guns.

11 minutes ago, toolg said:

The Justice Department does not pass laws. Congress does. I do not see how DOJ can enact this. It would set precedent that the 2nd Amendment is limited and other law-abiding citizens can be banned from buying guns.

Bingo.

It really is the essence of Trumpism. It's legal for me and people I like, but illegal for people I don't like. Just like gerrymandering is legal in Texas and illegal in California. Trump is very very close to coming out and saying that constitutional rights only apply to people who support him.

44 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

So are 99% of trumpbots. But unfortunately, our feelings don't matter in a court of law, and wanton discrimination is still illegal.

Your lack of self awareness is astounding. Maybe it's the edibles.

And FWIW, this is far from "wanton" discrimination. Unless of course you are of the opinion that most 'transgenders' are mentally stable.

Just now, Procus said:

Your lack of self awareness is astounding. Maybe it's the edibles.

And FWIW, this is far from "wanton" discrimination. Unless of course you are of the opinion that most 'transgenders' are mentally stable.

Oh is that the standard now? Most people your age shouldn't be driving either, should we ban everyone as old as you from getting a license?

31 minutes ago, toolg said:

The Justice Department does not pass laws. Congress does. I do not see how DOJ can enact this. It would set precedent that the 2nd Amendment is limited and other law-abiding citizens can be banned from buying guns.

Maga has been very selective about which amendment is important and which gets ignored

I’m so pro-gun I hate the NRA because they aren’t pro-gun enough, and EVEN THEY came out against a trans gun ban.

Should go to show how absolutely asinine such an idea even is, let alone even entertaining the thought. Whoever came up with this bait was either (and let’s face it, probably both) a)monumentally stupid, or b) unable to grasp how fervent the pro-gun lobby is these days.

8 hours ago, Bill said:

I’m so pro-gun I hate the NRA because they aren’t pro-gun enough

A lot of people don't understand this, but the NRA is a terrible gun rights organization

On 9/5/2025 at 10:55 AM, Procus said:

Bad analogy. The rationale for banning transgenders from owning guns is that by and large, they are mentally disturbed.

No they are not all mentally disturbed simply because they are trans. These are the same arguments you bigots used to push back against homosexuals. The majority of mental health issues the trans community have, come from how they are treated by society.