"If its absurd how is it logical?"
Since when do 'logic' and 'absurd' mutually exclude one another?
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"...those that illegally carry should have to face a stricter punishment."
I got no problem with that (or any other option, large, small, moderate, extreme, etc.)...I just don't think -- long term -- it'll make any difference.
Sure will make lots of folks 'feel good' though.
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"not giving mine up either."
