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Old 04-04-2014, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfingnut View Post
When my wife and I decided it was time to have a vasectomy back in the 70's, I was required to have an evaluation from a physiatrist at Fort Belvoir, Virginia before the operation could be performed. The reason given was I had to be emotionally and mentally stable enough to make that decision.

Perhaps, it would be a good idea to require that same evaluation to determine emotional and mental stability prior to the purchase of a weapon.
This is not a requirement in civilian life. So I kind of think it negates your other thought.

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