Lauren Holst, Cedar Falls, Letter to the Editor 5:40 p.m. CT Feb. 27, 2017<\/p>\n
Handguns at a shooting range in Boone, Iowa, in January 2016.(Photo: William Petroski\/Des Moines Register)Buy Photo <\/p>\n
Iowa Sen. Jake Chapman, R-Adel,has found yet another creative way for more Iowans, children and adults alike, to be shot. <\/p>\n
A long list of professionals licensed by the state should take note.Chapman has just introduced Senate File 254, A person licensed to practice a profession under this (Code) chapter (147) shall not inquire about or otherwise request information about a patients or clients ownership or possession of firearms. <\/p>\n
We should all be concerned about this foolhardy bill that does nothing to support Americans Second Amendment right to a well-regulated militia. It is time voters roar a reminder that the preamble to the Constitution makes clear the purpose of government includes the responsibility to insure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare. Also, the First Amendment is explicitly clear that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. Apparently Chapmans budgetary concerns do not extend to using our tax dollars to entangle Iowans in lawsuits on constitutionality. <\/p>\n
All Iowans and, most directly, the following professions are affected: physician and surgeon, podiatric physician, osteopathic physician and surgeon, physician assistant, psychologist, chiropractor, nurse, dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, optometrist, speech pathologist, audiologist, pharmacist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, respiratory care practitioner, practitioner of cosmetology arts and sciences, practitioner of barbering, funeral director, dietitian, marital and family therapist, mental health counselor, respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner, polysomnographic technologist, social worker, massage therapist, athletic trainer, acupuncturist, nursing home administrator, hearing aid specialist, or sign language interpreter or transliterator. <\/p>\n
What kind of society are our elected officials and the voters of Adel creating for us? And why? <\/p>\n
Lauren Holst, Cedar Falls <\/p>\n
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