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Human silhouette target ban bill shows absurd dangers of anti-gun ‘solutions’
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"Still, why stop at silhouettes? What about targets that actually show figures of people? What about popular 'zombie' targets? They’re not human any more, are they? Fortunately, for Kirkland’s esteemed 'peace officers,' they’ll still be able to blow away 'No More Hesitation' models of 'white-privileged' pregnant women and kids, at least while their already-purchased supplies last. And I guess as long as we’re exploring the absurd, another ridiculous question or two is in order: Could I have a silhouette target of someone who looks human, but isn't? For some reason Star Trek’s android Data comes to mind..." |
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Consider... One picture is worth a thousand words.
A silhouette is a picture.
It must therefore equate to words, you know, speech.
The First Amendment protects my freedom to speak.
Ergo, this proposal is a violation of the First Amendment and an attack on the Second. |
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