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First, this smacks of dictatorial behavior, denying first amendment rights. Science should not be prohibited from publishing research, as long as it is based upon hard data and fact, and not innuendo.
Second, the idea that "mental illness" is an excuse for unacceptable behavior is ridiculous. I wrote a blog piece on this (https://gtsmith5x4.blogspot.com/2017/11/violence-and-mental-illness-excuse.html). If "mental illness" is so obvious that it indicates an imminent threat, then those persons should absolutely not be able to acquire guns or any other weapon.
Third, while "see something, say something" is valid, the "red flag" suggestion raises some very serious issues. The intent of a "red flag" is to bring a potential threat to the attention of the authorities, who will then investigate and take the appropriate action. However, it will ALWAYS be true that one is innocent until proven guilty. Being accused of "red flag" behavior should never be a permanent mark against a person in some file somewhere if it proves to be false. And, like "swatting", it should never be used to harass the innocent.
There are some very significant questions and issues that need to be resolved around the issues of gun control. Foremost among them is the re-establishment of personal responsibility for one's actions.
https://a.msn.com/r/2/AAG4MYk?m=en-us&a=1
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/after-trump-blames-mental-illness-for-mass-shootings-health-agencies-ordered-to-hold-all-posts-on-issue/ar-AAG4MYk
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