Attention

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not represent our advertisers

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Brady Group Sues Florida Over “Gun Gag Rule”

A top gun control group has filed suit against a recently passed Florida law restricting doctors from asking patients about whether they own firearms, claiming the policy tramples on First Amendment rights. 

The first-in-the-nation law, signed last week by Gov. Rick Scott, would prohibit doctors from recording information about whether a patient owns a gun. It also restricts them from asking about whether patients own a gun unless that information is relevant to their medical care. 

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, along with another law firm and groups representing doctors, filed suit Monday asking a U.S. District Court judge in Florida to strike down the law. 

READ MORE …

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

ITS NOBODYS BUSINESS IF I OWN A FIREARM -Personal freedom attacked again. Maybe they need to ask If they own any golf clubs also,they are used in crime im sure.Or ask if they drink and drive ? A big waste of Money !!!!!