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firefighter238
03-29-2013, 23:44
So I've worked EMS and Fire/Rescue for over 14 years, in that time I've worked in some of the WORST ghettos in the country (DC area.) I had to go in to Denver Health to get some antibiotics (NON std related[ROFL1]) When I looked over the for I was surprised to find a question asking if I had any guns in my home. Needless to say I declined to answer, when I turned the form in to the clerk she handed it back and said "You forgot one" and was pointing to that question. I was again surprised that anyone would ask let alone INSIST that I answer it. I told her "politely" that I had no intention of answering that question and if it was to be an issue that I would leave and go somewhere else. She said no, and I understand that it indeed could be a safety issue in some instances but seriously? WTF??? Who are you to demand I answer that? Thoughts anyone? Thanks


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Circuits
03-30-2013, 00:21
incrementalism, my man
KestrelBike
03-30-2013, 00:22
I didn't answer it and a number of other questions, and the lady didn't even blink an eye and seemed to understand immediately.
Dave
03-30-2013, 07:29
Did you answer yes to the first and fourth questions?
kidicarus13
03-30-2013, 07:34
My answer will always be NO. I refuse to get into a pissing match about someone's damn form.
Bailey Guns
03-30-2013, 07:39
I got injured on duty once and was in a local metro hospital ER to get patched up (late 90s). The nurse was filling out a form for me while the doc was doing his thing. She asked basically the same question. Both the doc and I looked at the gun on my duty belt and then looked at her with "DUH" looks on our faces. She sneered at us and continued asking the stupid questions.

It's been going on for a while.
brutal
03-30-2013, 08:04
Answer: NO, (and fuck you for asking.)
buffalobo
03-30-2013, 08:06
incrementalism, my man

Another step on the path...

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Byte Stryke
03-30-2013, 08:11
I have heard 'rumors' that when people refuse to answer, it is 'marked for you' in the affirmative.

I was not wearing aluminum foil at the time.
ray1970
03-30-2013, 08:17
My answer will always be NO. I refuse to get into a pissing match about someone's damn form.

This.
Punkface
03-30-2013, 10:22
I was admitted in the ER (good Samaritan) on Wednesday and out of all the questions they asked me they never asked if I had any guns.
Skully
03-30-2013, 10:27
I was admitted in the ER (good Samaritan) on Wednesday and out of all the questions they asked me they never asked if I had any guns.

Really?

I have seen on doctors forms everywhere for the last decade. Wife has been instructed to say NO any time it has been asked.
Ridge
03-30-2013, 10:33
Did you bother asking the doctor why that question is on there?

Because I did. And they told me it is just so they can provide pamphlets on securing a gun to keep it out of the hands of children.
BushMasterBoy
03-30-2013, 10:48
I never tell the truth...
ray1970
03-30-2013, 11:03
Did you bother asking the doctor why that question is on there?

Because I did. And they told me it is just so they can provide pamphlets on securing a gun to keep it out of the hands of children.

Please. Everyone knows it is the first step to identifying gun owners before raids and confiscations begin.
theGinsue
03-30-2013, 13:34
Under Obamacare, your health records (including these forms and your answers) are no longer protected information at the level they used to be and are available to many levels of the government. When the information is compiled into a database it's a simple matter of finding the listing of those who answered "yes" to that question.

Given that a null answer can be filled in for you with a yes, my response is always "no" which is short for "None of your damned business". I love that the military taught me to abbreviate.
Troublco
03-30-2013, 13:45
I have heard that some places will indeed fill in yes for you if you refuse to answer; don't know if this is true or not but now I always answer NO.
spongejosh
03-30-2013, 14:34
I hope you realize she just checked the yes box for you after you made a big deal about it. It's easier to check no and move on. EDIT: derp, what he said^^.
Kraven251
03-30-2013, 18:31
or carry one of those big wide black sharpie markers and just black it out
Squeeze
03-30-2013, 18:35
My answer will always be NO. I refuse to get into a pissing match about someone's damn form.

That's how I roll too. I just answer no and move along. It's none of their damn business and it never will be.
brobar
03-30-2013, 18:57
I have always told them the truth... which is I don't feel comfortable answering that question either in the affirmative or the negative because either answer poses a security risk. IF I don't have guns... that makes me and my family a prime target for robbery, assault, rape or worse if we are home. IF I do have guns, that makes us a prime target for theft when we are gone (because my understanding is guns can be pretty valuable). Either answer poses a risk so I refuse to answer. Every time I have said that... I have gotten back a "that makes sense" and that was the end of that conversation. I know a simple "none-ya bees wax" would suffice... but I have nothing to hide so I'm honest.