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30 Mar 2011 22:07

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U.S.: South Carolina wants to legalize handguns in day-care centers

  • concerning The state legislature in South Carolina is currently considering a law that would allow for guns to be carried in day-care centers, churches, and restaurants.
  • crazy The state’s pro-gun lobby oppose the bill for not going far enough, and has called the bill “unconstitutional” in its restrictions. source
  • » Restrictions? What restrictions? As explained in an open letter, the gun lobby objects on the grounds that the legislation doesn’t allow out-of-staters, or people under 21, to reap the benefits of the new law, thus violating their constitutional rights. Fun fact: South Carolina has the ninth-highest rate of murder-by-firearm in the country. Actually, on second though, there’s nothing fun about that.

01 Jan 2010 18:55

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Culture: The Washington Wizards reportedly have a gun problem

  • bad Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas owed teammate Javaris Crittenton money.
  • worse The loose cannon Arenas apparently wouldn’t pay Crittenton back his debt for some reason.
  • worser Both of them apparently pulled out firearms in the locker room. Because that’s smart. source