Reply #63: It's a very basic concept of our laws [View All]

[HockeyMom]

Actually, it goes way back to common law; the greater good. Some laws may infringe on individual rights, but are held constitutional for the greater good of society (the masses).

This is the concept of eminent domain, for example. Government can seize a private property to build a road. While you may have a right to enjoy your personal property, more people will "enjoy" and benefit from a road being built where your property runs.

All these background checks (felons/mentally ill), etc., serve the greater good of the masses to protect them.