In theory I would support a red flag law.

In reality I don't because they open the gate to anyone to be able to SWAT someone and get their rights taken away from them.

There are already too many cases of restraining orders being handed out like water and people losing rights on the say-so of an enraged domestic partner.

In fact, may women's centers advise woman to get a restraining order in virtually all cases of divorce or separation.

Needless to say, a lot of people, mainly men, have lost their rights and property just because of the say-so of an insufferable woman.

The difference between a good law and a bad law is how it is used or abused and red flag laws have a LOT of potential for abuse.

This doesn't even take the decisions of an activist judge into account.

Incidentally there is no room whatsoever for political activism to take place in any courtroom in this country. I don't care which side you are on. Judges are there to enforce existing laws. They are not there to make law up as they go along.





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