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Not just "no" but, oh, "HELL NO!!!"
"Suspicion" is a rather nebulous term. Just what constitutes “suspicion”?
This is something that can be taken advantage of by the state very easily.
Remember, it was only very recently that the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano labeled “those individuals that are proponents of ‘States Rights’ or those that oppose the growth of the Federal Government as ‘Right Wing Extremists’. Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.”
She also said that, “[t]he possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.”
Apparently, not being a member of the proper, politically-correct group can have you labeled as “suspicious”.
My sentiments exactly. "Oh look right-wingers lets take their weapons they are a threat to someone". If the person did something illegal then take them to jail charge them with a crime in question and try them in a court of law.