Posted on 02/23/2011 2:56:50 PM PST by dynachrome
Good idea.
What’s behind all this is that the pediatricians association is very far left liberal. They have been pushing their members to do this, even to the point of including it in their official “ethics”, that pediatricians *must* ask their patients about gun.
Importantly, because of the HIPAA Act, medical records are no longer secure, and just between you and your doctor. An indeterminate number of people, such as the police (no warrant needed because of the Patriot Act), insurance companies, medical researchers, and who knows who else will know that you have guns.
Likewise, because of all the other databases out there, they will cross check with retailers to discover if you bought ammunition (if you used a credit card to purchase it), and lots of other data and be able to compile a pretty hefty dossier on you and your family.
This is related to an ongoing attempt by the gov’t in conjuction with, I believe the CDC, to classify “gun crimes” as a disease to be treated and prevented rather than a behavior to be punished.
You tell me where this is going.
Recommended response:
FU
You’er FIRED!
Answer with another question...
“Why, do you?”
That’ll throw ‘em for a loop.
My Doctor grew up hunting at the knee of his daddy just as his two sons do today with Doc.
Yes 3.42% (10 votes)
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Ask him if HE has a gun in his home and whether it’s locked up or not.
I know our dr does as he takes a week off every fall to go deer hunting.
Sure they can ask....
But they will lose my business when they do, and they’ll regret it if they push the issue.
Thank you for voting!
Yes 3.67% (11 votes)
No 96.33% (289 votes)
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Just over an hour later, it is 270 against and less than 10 for.
This is an astounding rejection of the paper’s editorial perspectives.
Stockholders take note, ‘cause these “Agenda Uber Alles!” newsies are gonna trash your stock value.
No. We keep them loaded and in the playpen. Kids like playing with shiny things.
Seriously. I don’t think the government should be dictating what doctors ask or don’t ask (I still answered the poll negative) but I’m disturbed by the medical community’s agenda and unscientific attitude. If they really cared about children they would ask questions such as: Are you aware of the danger 5 gal buckets pose to toddlers? Can your child swim? Are your electrical outlets covered? Do you dispose of dry cleaner bags? Do you lock up your kitchen chemicals? Do you need any Mr. Yuck stickers? Does your child wear hearing protection at the range? etc.
Perhaps a response in return might be to ask them if they are willing to write medical excuses for union employees out picketing?
Doctor: Sir, do you own guns?
Me: Flexing my Biceps. these are my guns. ;)
Yes 3.81% (17 votes)
No 96.19% (429 votes)
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