Thank you for your thoughts on that, Dr. Langmann. I agree.
One thing that has always amazed me since I've been in this place is that, while some things may be well-intended, the consequence or how we go about them is very backwards.
I look at this legislation, and I've heard others describe it as lazy. I would concur. It's easy to go after the low-hanging fruit that have, as you said, a 0.01% potential of being a problem. We have gang violence, problems with our bail reform act, problems with smuggling and youth who are at risk. We have funding to throw around everywhere but not where the problems really exist.
I am extremely troubled by where this is going. We're spending effort, time and resources on a piece of legislation that, as it's currently written, will have zero impact on public safety, period.
If there is anything that either of you gentlemen can add to the recommendations on where this legislation needs to be amended and changed, I would encourage you to please forward it to the committee, if you haven't already done so.
Thank you very much for your time.