{"id":2080976,"date":"2023-10-27T06:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-presidential-hopefuls-call-for-mental-hospitals-following-maine-shooting\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T06:07:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:07:17","slug":"gop-presidential-hopefuls-call-for-mental-hospitals-following-maine-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-presidential-hopefuls-call-for-mental-hospitals-following-maine-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP candidates demand mental hospitals after Maine shooting."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-presidential-hopefuls-call-for-mental-hospitals-following-maine-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2080976&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Mental Health or Guns?<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>That\u2062 issue\u2062 has rushed to the fore \u200cyet again\u2064 in the \u200dwake of a mass shooting, \u200bthis \u2062time in Maine, \u2063where at least 18 people \u200care dead \u2062from the gun of\u200b a suspect with a history \u2063of mental health problems.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In the aftermath of another tragic mass \u2064shooting,\u2062 the debate\u200d between mental health and gun control has resurfaced. This time, the\u2064 incident occurred in Maine, \u200bresulting in the loss\u2062 of at least 18 \u200clives \u200cat the hands of a suspect with \u2064a troubled mental \u200dhealth background.<\/p>\n<h3>GOP Candidate Calls for Return of Mental Institutions<\/h3>\n<p>While Republicans\u200b have often emphasized the importance of mental healthcare\u2064 over gun control, GOP\u2062 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a \u200dbold step by\u200c advocating for \u200dthe revival of mental institutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We \u2062must \u200bremove these violent, psychiatrically deranged people from their communities\u2063 and be willing to involuntarily\u2063 commit them,&#8221; \u2064Ramaswamy said Thursday. &#8220;That includes reviving mental \u200bhealth institutions: less reliance on pharmaceuticals, more reliance on\u200d faith-based approaches that restore purpose\u200d to people\u2019s lives. We know \u2064from the 1990s how to stop violent crime. The real question is if we have the spine \u200dto do\u200c it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ramaswamy&#8217;s\u200c stance goes beyond the usual Republican discourse on mental health, \u200cas he\u2062 openly calls for the reinstatement of mental \u200bhospitals \u200dand the\u200d controversial practice of involuntary incarceration.<\/p>\n<p>Mental institutions were once a prominent part of American society in the 20th century but were largely closed down in \u2064the 1980s. However, there has been a growing movement on the\u200b Right to bring them back in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>The relevance\u200b of mental health in the Maine shooting is particularly striking. The primary suspect,\u2064 Robert Card, had reported hearing threatening voices and even purchased hearing\u200b aids to better capture them. Although Card was briefly admitted to a mental institution during \u200dthe summer, he was released after just two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the aisle, Democrats,\u200b led by President Joe Biden, responded to the shooting \u200cby calling for stricter gun control measures.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I urge Republican lawmakers in\u200d Congress to\u2063 fulfill \u2063their duty to protect the American\u200b people,&#8221; Biden said in \u2062a prepared statement. &#8220;Work with us to \u200cpass a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-judiciary-committee-approves-assault-weapons-ban-of-2021-in-25-18-vote\/\" title=\"House Judiciary Committee Approves Assault Weapons Ban of 2021 in 25-18 Vote\">bill banning assault weapons<\/a> and high-capacity magazines, to enact universal\u2064 background\u2064 checks, to require safe storage\u200c of \u2063guns, and end immunity from \u2063liability \u200dfor gun\u200b manufacturers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Both\u2064 parties are echoing familiar calls made in the aftermath of previous \u200cmass shooting tragedies.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump, the\u200c leading GOP\u2062 candidate, has stated that shootings are &#8220;not a\u2063 gun problem&#8221; but &#8220;a mental health problem.&#8221; Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley also emphasized the importance\u2062 of \u200baddressing\u2062 mental health issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Right now, 80% of our mass shootings are mental health related,&#8221; Haley told Fox\u2062 News personality\u200c Sean Hannity. &#8220;So think about\u200d that: 70% of those shootings, the \u2064shooter is suicidal. We\u2019ve \u2064got to start\u200c acknowledging what \u2062this all \u200cmeans. There\u2019s\u200c a lot we can do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While\u2064 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has questioned the \u2063closure of \u2063mental\u2062 hospitals in the past, he has not explicitly called for their revival.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2064 the idea\u2063 of bringing back mental\u200b institutions \u200dis not without\u200d its critics. Mental health \u200cadvocates argue that statements like Ramaswamy&#8217;s, which label the suspect as a &#8220;deeply sick individual,&#8221;\u2062 contribute \u2064to the stigmatization of individuals struggling \u2062with their mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p>From a practical standpoint, \u2064the Democrats currently control the White House and Senate, and their focus is primarily \u200don implementing gun \u200bcontrol measures rather than reviving \u2064mental\u2063 hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the Democrats are\u200b unlikely to achieve their goals due to\u2063 the GOP&#8217;s majority\u200d in the House \u2062and the appointment of conservative speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). During a \u200dpress briefing, White \u200bHouse press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the Republican opposition.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Speaker Johnson and all\u200d of \u200bthe members on the Hill, Republicans in \u200bCongress, they have the ability to stop this,&#8221; Jean-Pierre\u2063 replied. &#8220;They have the ability to\u200b put forth legislation to deal\u200d with \u200dthis issue. They can change this. They can help save lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Whether\u2064 the\u200b two parties can find common ground and agree \u200don the specifics \u2064of the legislation remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ\u2062 MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In the debate over gun control measures,\u2063 what other societal factors should \u2062be considered in addition to stricter \u2064gun laws<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tayed silent\u200c on the issue so \u2063far,\u2064 but his \u2063previous stance on mental health and gun control has \u200bbeen\u200d contradictory. On one hand, he has \u2063stated\u2062 that mental illness is the real\u200c problem and has advocated for better mental health resources. On the other hand, he has \u200dalso been a strong supporter of gun rights\u2063 and has resisted calls for stricter gun control measures.<\/p>\n<h3>The Complex Relationship between Mental Health and Gun Violence<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2062relationship between mental health and gun violence is a complex and contentious issue. While it is true that some mass shooters have a history of mental health problems, it is important to avoid stigmatizing all individuals with\u200c mental illness as potentially violent. The vast majority of people with mental health conditions are \u200bnot violent and are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, focusing solely on mental health can\u2064 divert attention from other factors \u2063that contribute to gun\u2063 violence, such as \u200ceasy\u200b access to \u2064firearms \u200cand a culture of violence. It is essential to approach the issue of gun violence from a comprehensive perspective, considering various factors \u200band implementing a range\u200c of solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Advocating for the return of mental institutions may \u200cseem like a logical solution to address\u2062 the issue\u200b of mental health and\u200b violence. However, it is crucial to consider the\u2063 potential abuses and violations of human rights that can occur in such institutions. Involuntary commitment should always \u200bbe a last resort, and efforts should be focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-presidential-hopefuls-call-for-mental-hospitals-following-maine-shooting\/\" title=\"GOP candidates demand mental hospitals after Maine shooting.\">improving community-based \u2062mental \u200dhealth services<\/a> that provide \u200bsupport and treatment \u2063to individuals in need.<\/p>\n<h3>The Role of Gun Control Measures<\/h3>\n<p>On the other side of \u200bthe debate, Democrats argue that stricter gun control measures are necessary to prevent mass shootings. They propose banning assault weapons, implementing universal background \u2064checks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remington-settles-with-sandy-hook-families-for-73-million\/\" title=\"Remington Settles with Sandy Hook Families for  Million\">holding gun manufacturers accountable<\/a> for the firearms they produce.<\/p>\n<p>Stricter gun control measures can undoubtedly play\u2064 a role in reducing gun violence. Studies have shown that countries with stricter gun laws have lower rates of firearm-related deaths. However, it is important to acknowledge that gun control alone is not a \u200bpanacea. Comprehensive solutions require addressing other societal factors, such as poverty, inequality, and the glorification of violence in media and popular culture.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking \u2062a Balanced Approach<\/h3>\n<p>The debate between mental health and gun control should not be framed as an either-or scenario. Both factors \u200dcontribute to the complex issue of gun violence, \u200cand addressing one without the other is unlikely to \u200cyield significant results. \u200cA balanced\u2062 approach that considers mental health support, gun control measures, and societal factors is necessary to make meaningful progress in preventing mass shootings.<\/p>\n<p>This tragedy\u2062 in Maine should serve as a sobering \u2064reminder\u200b that the status quo is not sufficient. While there may be different\u200c opinions on the\u200b best path forward, it\u200c is crucial that\u200c policymakers, politicians, and society as a whole\u200c come together to find common ground and enact comprehensive solutions \u200dthat prioritize public safety while respecting individual rights and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the goal should be to create a society where individuals have access\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-clears-key-hurdles-on-stalled-spending-measure-with-flurry-of-amendments\/\" title=\"Senate makes progress on stalled spending measure with flurry of amendments.\">quality mental health care<\/a>, and the risk of gun violence is significantly reduced through sensible gun control measures. Only through a holistic\u2064 and collaborative approach can \u2064we hope to make progress \u200cin preventing future\u2062 tragedies and creating a safer and more compassionate society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental health versus guns resurfaces after a tragic mass shooting in Maine. The suspect, with a troubled mental health past, claimed at least 18 lives. 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