Arguments against banning gun purchases by people whose names are placed on secretive government lists are largely and correctly based on a denial of constitutional due process, as at American Thinker here and here.  There is another compelling reason to oppose what has been referred to as “No Fly, No Buy” and similar proposed regulations: politically motivated abuse. President Nixon attempted to weaponize the IRS against his perceived political enemies but was rebuffed.  Even though he was unsuccessful in that, the attempt alone resulted in this becoming the 2nd Article of Impeachment against him: He has, acting personally and through his subordinates and agents, endeavoured to obtain from the Internal Revenue Service, in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens, confidential information contained in income tax returns for purposed not authorized by law, and to cause, in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens, income tax audits...(Read Full Post)