As against the bills that have been proposed the one that worries me the MOST is the mental health one. I know this is likely the one that will def go through but this entire deal was rushed and not verry thought out. I am not saying I am against the mental health thing, I just think it needs to be looked into MUCH more deeply. Here is my point...

 

I am a combat veteran with a tour in Afghanistan. I did my time and am glad to be out of that hell (actually the country had a gorgeous scenery up in the mountains but the whole mortar/rocket/small arms fire got old QUICK!)

 

I had no problems when I came back but was glad to be back yet the military and other organizations CRAMMED agencies like VETCENTER, VA hospital, therapy and so on and so forth... Now some of the guys I came back with had some pretty serious issues (nightmares, anger, depression). There is a slight stigma about seeking mental health for fear of being black listed, or having it negatively effect the career. It is no secret that service members have enough problems seeking out the needed help from professionals in the first place, now they have to also worry that if they do seek assistance in getting back on track they could potentially lose their 2A rights? The men and women who fought the hardest for this country and they wouldn't be aloud to purchase a weapon of their choice (most choosing the same type weapon that kept them safe during a deployment!) I don't know, this just bothers me the more I think about it and concerns me that this will further push away veterans who actually need help.... War changes a person, wether they are kicking in doors or cooking your meals... being there changes you...

 

I am curious to other peoples views on this from both sides of the fence (military and civilian)... Also it isn't just military that get PTSD, civilians can get it. It is not an issue one gets from deploying, its from a major traumatic event...

 

Anyway thats my two cents....

That's a good reason for you to send a letter to CC office and give him reason to veto all of the bills that hit his desk.

 

Thank you for your service!

I have sent him a letter as well as the Dem party and Rep party respectively. I have emailed, I have hand written, and though it proved useless I have called CC. I even tried to call in for that spot that he does on NJ 101.5 once a month but I didn't get through. I think it is a valid question that warrants SOME type of response... being there are SO MANY veterans in this state!

The bill (I forget the number) that would empower unqualified individuals to deem someone a danger is unacceptable. It's like consulting consulting an office worker on structure schematics of an office simply because s/he works in an office. Not a great anology, but it shows the lack of thought put into this bill. I will email, call, fax, and snail mail a correspondence to the Governor on this issue.

To those who want to call 101.5 to talk to CC, you need to tell the screener you are anti-gun. I guarantee you will get through. Its blatantly obvious they are censoring pro gun people..

 

To the OP, thank you for your service sir.

As against the bills that have been proposed the one that worries me the MOST is the mental health one. I know this is likely the one that will def go through but this entire deal was rushed and not verry thought out. I am not saying I am against the mental health thing, I just think it needs to be looked into MUCH more deeply. Here is my point...

 

I am a combat veteran with a tour in Afghanistan. I did my time and am glad to be out of that hell (actually the country had a gorgeous scenery up in the mountains but the whole mortar/rocket/small arms fire got old QUICK!)

 

I had no problems when I came back but was glad to be back yet the military and other organizations CRAMMED agencies like VETCENTER, VA hospital, therapy and so on and so forth... Now some of the guys I came back with had some pretty serious issues (nightmares, anger, depression). There is a slight stigma about seeking mental health for fear of being black listed, or having it negatively effect the career. It is no secret that service members have enough problems seeking out the needed help from professionals in the first place, now they have to also worry that if they do seek assistance in getting back on track they could potentially lose their 2A rights? The men and women who fought the hardest for this country and they wouldn't be aloud to purchase a weapon of their choice (most choosing the same type weapon that kept them safe during a deployment!) I don't know, this just bothers me the more I think about it and concerns me that this will further push away veterans who actually need help.... War changes a person, wether they are kicking in doors or cooking your meals... being there changes you...

 

I am curious to other peoples views on this from both sides of the fence (military and civilian)... Also it isn't just military that get PTSD, civilians can get it. It is not an issue one gets from deploying, its from a major traumatic event...

 

Anyway thats my two cents....

 

first off....i gotta say thanks for your service.

 

now......my problem wth the mental health thing.........if someone in the right position truly wants to, they can make virtually anyone look mentally unstable. it's not hard to do. but then that's the tinfoil hat side talking.........