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Hawaii cannot ban guns on beaches, US judge rules
(www.reuters.com)
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Why the fuck does anyone need a gun on the beach? I can’t think of one justifiable argument for needing one there.
Land sharks
Hmm. Fair point.
Your right, damn sandsharks.
But, what if someone sees an undesirable, having a good time, and simply wants to exercise their god-given right to harass them without fear of consequences?
How do you stand your ground at them without this most basic thing?
It’s really sad that a lot of Americans think that’s an actual valid argument.
Isn't it? I got sad writing it.
My alternative was to point out that some sharks are black and there are cops on the beaches but I felt this line does a better job. Slightly more relevant.
It's not a valid argument, because frankly both harassment and brandishing a firearm are both illegal everywhere in the USA, which means there actually is consequences.
Brandishing a firearm? Cops will shrug and say if you weren't shot, there's no issue and laugh at you.
A well tanned Militia, being necessary to the security of a free Shore, the right of the beachgoers to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Best comment I’ve read on lemmy yet.
lol This one made me laugh.
To fight the dangerous riptide?
Well duh how else are you going to protect yourself from all the other armed people on the beach?
And like, what about sandcrabs?
Because they're constantly pants shittingly terrified of anything they don't understand and need a gun to feel anything other than the constant overwhelming feeling of cowardice in the face of normal life.
Good point.
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Seagulls
I guess. They are rats of the sky.
Beach moose.
“Beach moose! Everybody run for cover! I’ll take care of this!” and then I just started blastin’…
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Well, what it someone really, really wants to get sand and salt water into all the little nooks and crannies and tightly clearanced areas in their gun?
It's like that Taylor Swift song goes: "It's like guns on the beach, weird but fuckin beau-POP POP POP POP".
It's an American classic.