Only if it can kill
“The absurdity of banning squirt guns but not being able to do anything about real guns is patently obvious.” Indeed that is absurd.
Only if it can kill
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This spring has been the season to show Florida politicians lead the nation in failing to think through the potential consequences of their pandering actions.
It seems absurd to ban squirt guns.
I didn't see any actual need cited to create an exception to allowing permit holders to carry, just some sort of vague appeal to fear.